June 11, 2021

Why Businesses Should Invest in Mental Health Training

Invest in Mental Health Training

Every business can be affected by mental health problems in the workplace. Poor mental health impacts 1 in 4 people during their lifetime and studies showed in 2018 that 15.4 million working days in the UK were lost due to stress, anxiety and depression.

At Sanitas Hub, we specialise in mental health first aid courses across the UK and worldwide. As affiliates of Mental Health First Aid England, we provide individuals with the support they need. This month’s blog looks at why mental health training at work is important.

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Reduce Presenteeism

Presenteeism is the issue of employees coming into work when they are not physically or mentally well. This can greatly impact their performance in the workplace. Presenteeism can be caused by a number of factors including money worries and concern over career prospects.
Employees can be affected my presenteeism in several ways. Some of these include:

  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Difficulty Making Decisions
  • Taking Longer to do Tasks
  • Struggling to Juggle Workload

The annual cost of mental health-related presenteeism in the UK is £15.1 billion, or £605 per employee.

Maintain Staff

Maintaining a healthy workforce is important for any business. 31% of staff say that they would consider leaving their current role within the next 12 months if stress at work did not improve.

In addition to this, the average cost of recruiting new staff can cost businesses up to £6,000, which does not include the investment in training.

Cutting Down on Sickness Absence

Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are the main reason for almost 70 million sick days a year. 1 in 5 people have been absent from work due to stress. This costs the UK economy between £70 and £100 billion per year.

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Ensures A Healthier Workplace

Mental health issues account for around 40% of all sick days. Furthermore, 90% of employees feel that they are unable to confide in their employer that their mental health was the reason for their absence.

Increase Staff Commitment

Supporting mental health in the workplace is a corporate responsibility. By encouraging positive support, it demonstrates that mental health awareness is being taken seriously, giving employees to speak with confidence.

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How Can We Help?

Here at Sanitas Hub we offer several workshops that focus on a range of mental health issues. These courses are designed to educate and help you develop the appropriate skills to help those who need support.

For more information about how we can help you improve mental health in the workplace, call Sanitas Hub on 01213 690747 or make an enquiry through our contact form.

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S NH
A week ago

I recently completed a three-day training course with Christina James at Sanitas Hub to become a Mental Health First Aid practitioner and Neurodiversity Champion, and I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Christina delivered the training with exceptional professionalism while maintaining a warm, approachable, and supportive atmosphere throughout.

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Karen G
8 months ago

I attended the 2 day Mental Health First Aider training with Christina at Sanitas Hub. The delivery of the course was exceptional and she really brought the subject to life. Despite it being taught virtually for the 2 days, I was completely engaged and despite some tough subjects, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to join this course.

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Leila Odell
A year ago

I have just completed the MHFA course with Sanitas Hub, provided by Christina James and it was brilliant. She was an amazing instructor, gave lots of real life experiences and brought a positive energy to a difficult subject. Christina was understanding, and provided lots of extra information you cannot find online or in books. I would highly recommend her courses to others.

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Helen Varney
A year ago

Christina James is an excellent instructor. After the MHFA course I feel more confident in helping others successfully and most importantly ensuring my own mental health is ok in the process. When it comes to any other related courses or refreshers I would definitely seek her as a tutor!

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Jennifer McCabe
8 months ago

Highly recommend this course with Christina, she is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to mental health. A very informative & interactive two day training session. Care is taken when heavy subjects are undertaken to make sure everyone takes sufficient breaks & is doing ok. I thoroughly enjoyed it & feel like I have the skills required to go forward as an MHFA.

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Rebecca Bostock
A year ago

The course has been lovely, it was very useful to learn the material in the context of Christina's real world lived experience with some of the conditions mentioned on the course, and invaluable to find out best practice tips when approaching such cases. The format was brilliant and interaction in the group was very helpful.

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