World Mental Health Day can open up useful conversations. What happens afterwards is your chance to turn those conversations into something your team can feel in their working day. Imagine if someone shared an idea, asked for support or told you something needed to change. A few weeks later, they Read more…
As a psychology teacher who has been helping young adults navigate exam results season for over a decade, I’ve witnessed the rollercoaster of emotions that come with this time of year. It’s a period filled with anticipation, excitement, anxiety, and sometimes disappointment. For many late teenagers, their exam results represent Read more…
At our core, we believe wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. When someone is in need—whether due to a physical injury or a mental health challenge—our goal is to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our first aid and mental health training courses are designed to empower people to Read more…
Ever heard of Wellness Action Plans (WAPs)? These personalised tools can help you and your team thrive at work! What is a WAP? Inspired by Mary Ellen Copeland’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®), an evidence-based system used worldwide by people to manage their mental health. The WAPs are a personalised, Read more…
Nature is an important need for many and vital in keeping us emotionally, psychologically and physically healthy. Our bond with nature greatly influences our mental wellbeing, shaping how we perceive, reflect upon, and cherish our environment. This connection is key to nurturing positive mental health and easing distress. The benefits Read more…
Increasing physical activity is proven to have many mental and physical health benefits and relieve stress. This might not be joining a gym or going for a run! Small efforts such as a short walk around the block or some gentle yoga at home can make a big difference. Any Read more…
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme for 2024 is about movement and how this can positively impact our wellbeing. It’s one thing to encourage your team to move more; whether that’s taking regular breaks from their screens, having walking meetings (we call these ‘walkie talkies’), or providing yoga classes Read more…
Youth Mental Health Day is a great opportunity to raise further awareness of young people and their mental health. We recently had the pleasure of talking to Adam Craddock-Wright, Teacher of Psychology at King Edward VI College (KE6) in Nuneaton about the new roll-out of Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid training. Read more…
Welcome to part one in our series giving you all the information you need to become a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor, we are excited to tell you all about our much-loved training programme! You can click here to go straight through to the course page for more information and Read more…
Our national Instructor Network is made up of a mix of both self-employed trainers, and workplace-based trainers. For the self-employed You might be looking to start your own business as a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor, or add the Mental Wellbeing First Aid suite of courses to the services you Read more…