Most people who get a crisis call have had no preparation for it. What to do in the first few minutes, and how employers can prepare the people most likely to get that call.
What to do if someone calls you and says they want to end their life Read More »
What it takes to become a mental health first aid instructor: who it suits, the teaching qualification, what the training involves, costs and how to choose.
How to Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor in the UK Read More »
When were you last truly bored? Why we reach for our phones in every quiet moment, what it’s costing our attention and ideas, and how to get some bus stop moments back.
Why Can’t We Be Bored Anymore? What Filling Every Quiet Moment Costs Us Read More »
Getting through something and being okay afterwards aren’t the same thing. Why we put things in a box marked “later”, and how to check in with yourself once the storm has passed.
You Got Through It. But Are You Okay? Coping vs Processing After a Hard Time Read More »
An honest look at the research on mental health first aid training: what it reliably improves, what is still unproven, and what makes it work in a real workplace.
Does Mental Health First Aid Training Work? What the Evidence Says Read More »
A practical guide for HR, business owners and health and safety leads in Scotland planning mental health training for managers.
Mental Health Training for Managers in Scotland: How to Plan It Well Read More »
What SMHFA is, whether it is still running, what its certificate means, and what employers in Scotland should look for in mental health first aid training.
SMHFA: What Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid Is and What Employers Should Look For Read More »
What psychological safety means for a manager and their team, how to make it easier for people to speak up, and how much you should know about their lives outside work.
How to Create a Team Where People Feel Safe to Say They’re Struggling Read More »
Heavy workload, constant travel, no time for the things that keep you well. Practical ways managers can look after their own mental health.
Looking After Your Own Mental Health as a Manager When Work Is Relentless Read More »
How managers can notice when remote, hybrid and travelling staff are struggling, build in contact on purpose, and have the conversation on a call.
Supporting the Mental Health of Remote and Hybrid Staff: A Manager’s Guide Read More »