Your responsibilities
Mental Health First Aiders can have a profound and positive impact on their communities. Carrying out your role responsibly involves the following:
“The MHFA training also made me realise that I need to look after my own mental health more and keep an eye on how I’m feeling, as well as supporting others.” Mick, Mental Health First Aider, Royal Mail
Keeping yourself safe and well, and only performing the role at times that are appropriate for your own wellbeing. For more information refer to your MHFA England course manual
Communicating any concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of anyone in your workplace, for example to an appropriate manager
Following your workplace’s policies and procedures on how MHFA is implemented in the workplace
Upholding your role as a Mental Health First Aider alongside your other responsibilities
Establishing appropriate boundaries between yourself and colleagues you may be supporting
Refreshing your skills every three years on an MHFA Refresher course
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