H&S Consulting London provide Mental Health First-aiders who are trained to spot the signs of mental ill health and to provide initial support to staff who need assistance, in much the same way as physical first-aiders respond to injury or illness.

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Mental Health First-aiders also promote a workplace culture where staff are free to discuss mental health issues openly and feel supported by their colleagues when they do so.

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Our Mental Health First-aider will:

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• possess a high degree of empathy and sensitivity;

• be a passionate advocate for mental health awareness within the firm;

• be prepared to set an example for others, for instance by sharing their own experiences with colleagues;

• be available at short notice to be called away from their normal duties, for example to help a colleague in a crisis;

• have the ability to keep calm in a crisis, for example when dealing with a colleague who is upset;

• have good organisational skills, for example the ability to balance their normal work with their first-aider role; and

• possess a high degree of integrity, for example by recognising the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

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