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The collective mental health of the UK workforce is deteriorating, with one in four people likely to experience a mental health problem of some kind each year¹.

Expectations in the workplace are changing. Gen Z in the UK expects more from employers regarding mental health because they have grown up with a heightened awareness of mental health issues and prioritise work-life balance. Employees seek workplaces that actively support their wellbeing and provide readily accessible mental health resources.

90% of employers agree that having mental health first aiders at work will reduce absenteeism.

81% of employees believe mental health first aiders should be a standard in every workplace.

3/4 trained mental health first aiders have used their training to support someone with their mental health

Source: ^2, ³

We strive for all organisations to have a holistic first aid strategy

Be an employer that’s fully prepared to support people if they have a first aid emergency or struggling with their mental health.

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Why you should train with St John Ambulance

🡣 Sick leave

Mental health training is a wise investment in creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace, leading to reduced sick leave and staff turnover.

🡡 Productivity

Organisations that treat employees as whole individuals and prioritise mental and physical wellness will be rewarded with more resilient and productive teams. One-third of employers feel that improving employee wellbeing is the top priority for their business.³

🡡 Engagement

A strong health and wellbeing culture, including mental health support, underscores trust, enhances engagement and retention, and creates a more inclusive and positive workplace. 73% of employees believe mental health first aiders would improve workplace culture.²

🡡 Top talent

In today’s competitive job market, a business that is seen as caring, supportive, and committed to employee wellness is more likely to attract and retain top talent.

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Shaun's story

"I used my mental health first aid skills to support a colleague who was suffering severe distress"

Yasmin's story

"I helped a candidate stay strong for his family after his young son-in-law received a terminal cancer diagnosis"

St John Ambulance mental health first aid courses

Our courses give your employees more than just a certificate; they also give them self-reflection skills for life. Book today.

A group of St John Ambulance learners brainstorming ideas on a Workplace Mental Health First Aider course.

Mental Health First Aid (2 Days)

Develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise and respond to signs of mental ill-health in others.

A group of learners having a discussion on a St John Ambulance Mental Health Responder course.

Mental Health: Workplace First Responder - 1 Day

This one-day mental health first aid course qualifies delegates as Mental Health Responders.

Mental Health Manager

This course outlines the importance and skills needed to support people experiencing mental ill-health.

Mental Health Awareness

This course demonstrates how to communicate in an empathetic manner and allows the learners to put this into practice with a realistic case study.

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A mental health crisis is an emergency

Donate £20 so a volunteer receives mental health training.

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A guide to workplace health

Read our expert articles on important workplace training topics.

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First Aid at Work courses

These courses are designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training.

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¹ Source: Mind
² Commissioned by St John Ambulance and conducted by Censuswide in February 2025 with 1,001 actively employed UK respondents.
³ Commissioned by St John Ambulance and conducted by Censuswide in February 2025 with 505 UK HR Directors.

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We strive for all organisations to have a holistic first aid strategy