{"id":13336,"date":"2024-01-24T13:48:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T18:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/mhfa-work-helps-companies-employees-wellbeing\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:39:50","slug":"mhfa-work-helps-companies-employees-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/mhfa-work-helps-companies-employees-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health First Aid at Work Helps Companies Across All Industries\u202fMeet Employees\u2019 Wellbeing Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Media Contact<\/strong>
Irene Tung
IreneT@TheNationalCouncil.org<\/a>
771-215-5853<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training program provides a research-informed approach to workplace wellness<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington, D.C. (Jan. 24, 2024)<\/strong> \u2013 The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced a new training program to help employers reduce the negative impact of workplace fatigue and stress among employees across all professions. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work<\/a> teaches employees how to recognize and respond to colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in the workplace. It offers an opportunity to meaningfully integrate mental health and substance use support into company culture as employers increasingly grapple with workforce mental health needs \u2013 such as rising levels of anxiety and depression \u2013 since the pandemic\u2019s onset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This employee training program comes at a critical time, as research has shown 40% of employees<\/a> have reported that their jobs have had a negative impact on their mental health, and 75% of employees<\/a> have indicated stigma was present in their workplaces. While conversations about mental health have increased in recent years, stigma remains a pervasive barrier to seeking help in work environments.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEmployers recognize the critical role mental health plays in driving personal and organizational success,\u201d said Chuck Ingoglia, National Council for Mental Wellbeing president and CEO. \u201cThe focus on wellbeing in the workplace is growing due to societal awareness of mental health and substance use challenges. Prioritizing employee mental health is good for business. It supports employees\u2019 wellbeing and enables employers to better attract and retain talent.\u201d\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMental wellbeing is a core component of overall health,\u201d said Tramaine EL-Amin, vice president, Mental Health First Aid. \u201cStress, anxiety and other mental health challenges may affect professionals at any stage in their careers, and can have a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity and retention. By investing in skills-based mental health training, employers can take an active role and help shift the conversation in the workplace from stigma to support, creating a culture that embraces the wellbeing of all employees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four training solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MHFA at Work is a series of skills-based courses delivered by trainers who have been recruited by the National Council for their professional backgrounds, expertise in mental health and long tenure working with organizations to implement wellbeing programs. MHFA at Work trainings are available in person or virtually, and can be tailored to reflect your organizational culture. The courses, which build on one another to create a continuous learning path, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n