Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): Mental Health First Aiders: Workplace considerations
This short 6-page document by the IOSH, highlights areas of consideration for organisations who are designing and implementing an MHFA programme within their workplace. As revealed by research funded by IOSH, there are several considerations and limitations which organisation should be aware before implementing and MHFA programme. The document covers areas such as; prevention, professional limitation, choosing the right people as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs), designing a suitable MHFA programme, supporting MHFAs, using MHFA more broadly across the organisation, having an MHFA co-ordinator, promoting training opportunities, accessibility of MHFAs and on-going monitoring of the MHFA programme. The authors also highlight other further resources available to support mental health within the workplace.