Mental Health First Aiders are not therapists. Their role is to:
- Recognise signs of mental distress
- Offer initial, appropriate support
- Encourage early help-seeking
- Signpost to professional support
For businesses, this means:
- Improved confidence in managing wellbeing
- Reduced absence and presenteeism
- Better communication and trust
- Stronger retention and engagement
- A visible commitment to employee wellbeing
MHFA Level 2 supports healthier people, stronger teams and more resilient organisations.