Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down or stressed or frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes they develop into a more serious problem and that could happen to any one of us. Everyone is different. You may bounce back from a setback while someone else may feel weighed down by it for a long time. Your mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as circumstances change and as you move through different stages of your life.
Working with Mental Health First Aid England
St George's have worked with Mental Health First Aid England since 2018. The courses they have delivered have been a catalyst for change within St George’s, demonstrating the genuine need, interest and willingness to develop our work around mental health and staff wellbeing, but also kick-starting the development of our mental health and wellbeing offer and these pages. MHFA England have included St George’s as a case study to highlight our progress and development.
"Employee wellbeing has been an increasing focus of our staff development offer over the past few years, but more so than ever during the pandemic, which has challenged everybody"
“By offering MHFA England training our aim is to increase awareness of mental health issues and equip our managers and staff to recognise mental health triggers and feel able to offer, or ask for, support if needed."
- Jenny Winters, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development
Mental Health First Aiders at St George's
If you are feeling alone, confused or afraid and need someone to speak to, Mental Health First Aiders are available to help. We are not trained therapists or counsellors, but we are here to listen, support and point you in the direction of further help if you need it.
To speak with a Mental Health First Aider, contact the a Mental Health First Aiders directly (details below). One of us will be in touch to arrange a convenient time to talk. Please ensure that you have read the Guidance and Expectations document (PDF).
We have all completed Mental Health First Aid training, qualified with MHFA England and are employees of St George’s, here to support you as a colleague.