MHFA England®

📌 Our office and phone lines are now closed until 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025 while our team take their Winter Wellbeing Break. We look forward to working with you in the new year. https://brnw.ch/21wPyu3 #WellbeingBreak #EmployeeWellbeing (Image description: The MHFA England® office is now closed until 9am, Thursday 2 January 2025. As a training organisation, we can't provide mental health support, if you need support the following organisations can help you: Hub of Hope; Young Minds; Samaritans; NHS 111; Shout; Mind; Hopeline247.)

Today is a our last day in the office before we close for our winter wellbeing break. We would like to thank you all for your help in transforming the mental health of the nation! Wishing you a joyful festive season—remember to take care of yourself and those around you. We look forward to reconnecting in 2025!

The biggest challenges in 2024, according to Health and Wellbeing experts including our Chief Executive, Sarah McIntosh from Make A Difference Summits https://brnw.ch/21wPx1S

🌟 Leaders, are you checking in on your team’s mental health? 🌟 In today’s high-pressure work environment, performance doesn’t just come from skills or strategy - it thrives on wellbeing. Yet, many managers miss the signs of burnout until it’s too late. As a leader, your actions set the tone: ✅ Are you creating a culture where it’s OK to talk about mental health? ✅ Do your team members feel safe to share struggles without fear of judgment? ✅ Are YOU prioritising your mental health and setting an example? A healthier workplace starts with awareness. Let’s equip ourselves with the tools to build thriving, resilient teams. Because when we take care of people, success takes care of itself. For more: https://brnw.ch/21wP9vz #MentalHealthAtWork #LeadershipMatters #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #ResilientTeams #WellbeingLeadership #BurnoutPrevention

This Thursday, we're shaking things up a bit! Join us for our Emoji movie quiz. Challenge your colleagues or energise your online meeting with these fun brain teasers. Share your answers in the comments below! It's all in good fun—no prizes, just a chance to enjoy some light-hearted competition! Have fun. (Image description: Slide 1: A variety of emoji faces. A green label on the left side reads: 12 Days of Winter Wellbeing. The number 12 is displayed prominently in the center of a bobble hat. Below, a black panel at the bottom of the image states: Emoji movie quiz Slide 2: Christmas tree, angry face + green dot emojis Slide 3: House and a scared emoji face Slide 4: Snow, train, ticket, and Santa emojis Slide 5: US flag, UK flag with a repeat logo, three homes, and two love hearts Slide 6: Bag of money, four ghosts, and angry face changing to smiley face) #ChristmasQuiz #Emoji #ABitOfFun #ChristmasMovies #WorkplaceWellbeing #Management #12DaysOfChristmas

🌟 Leaders, are you checking in on your team’s mental health? 🌟 In today’s high-pressure work environment, performance doesn’t just come from skills or strategy - it thrives on wellbeing. Yet, many managers miss the signs of burnout until it’s too late. As a leader, your actions set the tone: ✅ Are you creating a culture where it’s OK to talk about mental health? ✅ Do your team members feel safe to share struggles without fear of judgment? ✅ Are YOU prioritising your mental health and setting an example? A healthier workplace starts with awareness. Let’s equip ourselves with the tools to build thriving, resilient teams. Because when we take care of people, success takes care of itself. For more: https://brnw.ch/21wP9vz #MentalHealthAtWork #LeadershipMatters #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #ResilientTeams #WellbeingLeadership #BurnoutPrevention

We're excited to announce we will be joining Financial Wellbeing Month 💷🧠💜 with FinWELL Training Ltd - Empowering Healthier Relationships With Money🐷 and Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity in 2025! As part of our work we will be attending the Health and Wellbeing at Work event as part of their Financial Wellbeing Zone in March 2025. We are offering our network a 10% discount on the publicised ticket price: https://brnw.ch/21wOKc7 and use code MHFA10. For more details: https://brnw.ch/21wOKc8 #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #FWM25 #FinancialWellbeingMonth #FinWell #R;pple #SuicidePrevention (Image description. Conference Programme Live! Book your early bird ticket now can be read on a lilac background. Below that the Health and Wellbeing @ Work logo along with the dates 11-12 March 2025, NEC, Birmingham are displayed in white on a green background.)

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on what has been achieved in the wellbeing sector and also look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. This year has brought significant advancements in workplace wellbeing, but it has also underscored the urgent need for sustained investment in mental health support, particularly for employees. For leaders, the message is clear...https://brnw.ch/21wPuD9 (Image description: A person is looking at a notice board with a variety of piece of paper with strategy elements on them. A green label on the left side reads: 12 Days of Winter Wellbeing. The number 12 is displayed prominently in the center of a bobble hat. Below, a black panel at the bottom of the image states: Investing in wellbeing: A strategic imperative for 2025) #Leadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeSupport #PeopleManagers #12DaysOfWinterWellbeing

As we approach the end of 2024, mental health continues to be a significant challenge in workplaces across the UK. Employees are grappling with mounting financial pressures, increasing workloads, and changing work environments. These pressures are not only taking a toll on individuals but are also impacting organisations’ ability to succeed. All employees deserve an open, safe, and supportive workplace. These key workplace mental health and wellbeing statistics highlight the challenges employees face and the opportunities for organisations to take meaningful action in fostering positive mental health. Read our latest blog: https://brnw.ch/21wPan4 (Image description: Three work colleagues are chatting and smiling to each other. Halfway down, a green label from the left says: Community blog]. Below, a black panel across the bottom of the image says: Key workplace mental health statistics for 2024.)

We encourage all Mental Health First Aiders to participate in the MHFA Refresher course every three years. This practice ensures that your knowledge, awareness, and skills related to mental health remain up-to-date and effective. By refreshing your skills, you will continue to enjoy the following benefits: ✅ Membership with the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, the first and only organisation dedicated to supporting MHFAiders® in England ✅ 24/7 access to digital assistance through the MHFAider Support App® and Online Learning Hub ✅ Extensive access to our resource library, which includes toolkits, guidance, animations, and vital mental health concepts to enhance your role ✅ The Hub of Hope's signposting database, connecting you to local and national mental health services for additional support ✅ Exclusive quarterly webinars aimed at deepening and expanding your understanding of mental health Don’t miss out—secure your spot on a MHFA Refresher course today: https://brnw.ch/21wP3dd (Image description: A woman leans against a concrete wall, raising a paper coffee cup towards her face. In the top right corner, white text reads: Support included. A teal panel at the bottom of the image displays: Book your Mental Health First Aid Refresher today. The white MHFA England logo is in the bottom right corner.)