When deciding to introduce a new wellness programme to Fernwood Women’s Health and Fitness, Emma saw the importance of gaining a practical understanding of Mental Health First Aid.

The result - Over 300 staff members have undertaken training, and the programme has become a requirement for club owners, managers and trainers who run wellness sessions. Fernwood now checks in with each of its new members and has been able to support their wider team, becoming a community leader in women’s health.

Recognising the mental health risks in the construction industry, Lendlease has long been a supporter of wellness programmes for its global team. In choosing to add mental health aid training to their support structure, Jason and the management team were looking to increase their existing skillsets with preventative and awareness techniques.

Lendlease has the goal of having a trained Mental Health First Aider on every site, office and project and is close to achieving this. They’ve produced measurable outcomes, with their teams notably more confident in dealing with mental health issues.

Working in the agricultural sector proved tough for OBE, as they were attempting to overcome the cultural stigma around mental health. They wanted their team and management to be able to recognise issues and respond to them in a way that made everyone feel comfortable — which is why they sought out a Mental Health First Aid Training programme.

After working us - Dalene established a Mental Health Committee and offered training to all the wider team, emphasising people and culture in the new programme. OBE's culture has changed dramatically by focusing on the tools learnt in our workshop, with an active support system now in place.

You could start reviewing your action plans and procedures, reading up on help guides, or watching youtube videos. But to ensure that your team has the confidence, and skills, to accurately recognise and assist with mental health issues....