9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Live, Interactive Training | Certified by MHFA England
“If they’d collapsed in front of me, I’d have known what to do…”
We all know what to do in a physical emergency.
If someone faints at work, there’s a first aider. A plan.
If someone breaks their arm, we act—immediately.

But mental health?

When a colleague withdraws…
When someone says, “I can’t do this anymore”…
When something feels wrong—but you can’t see it?

That’s when most people freeze—not because they don’t care, but because they don’t feel confident.

The Crisis Beneath the Headlines
According to the latest Joint Chambers of Commerce Business Survey, business confidence in South Yorkshire has dropped dramatically following the Autumn Budget. The headlines focus on what’s visible: rising inflation, and corporate tax pressures—both very real and very measurable.

But here’s what’s missing: mental health. Burnout. Emotional exhaustion.

Not a word about staff wellbeing.
No mention of absenteeism due to stress.
No spotlight on the rising tide of presenteeism, disengagement, and emotional detachment.

These aren’t oversights. They’re omissions.

Why? Because you can’t always track them on a spreadsheet—at least, not until performance plummets, morale disappears, or retention becomes a crisis.

We don’t talk about wellbeing until it becomes a business problem.
But by then? It’s already costing you.

This Course Fills the Gap—and Builds the Confidence
Led by Mike Lawrence, MHFA England Instructor and Chair of the Chamber Health & Wellbeing Forum, this 2-day course gives your people leaders the tools to:

Recognise the signs of stress, burnout and mental health conditions early
Respond with empathy, structure, and confidence—not guesswork
Signpost support and hold safe, meaningful conversations
Earn a nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid certificate

“Thank you Mike! And thank you to everyone on the course for being so open and supportive throughout. Great to meet so many new people.”

“Thank you Mike, learnt a lot. Really appreciate all your time, energy and passion for this!”

“Great information—feel like I’ve learned a lot!”

Course Details
Dates: Monday 21 – Tuesday 22 July 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Online, fully interactive
Includes: MHFA England manual, digital workbook, certification

The ROI of Taking Action
A report from Dell Technologies and MHFA England found that every £1 spent on mental health training delivers £5.30 in return—via reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, and improved team dynamics.

Ignore mental health, and you pay for it later.
Invest in it now, and your business thrives—resilient, responsive, ready.

South Yorkshire SMEs: You Could Get Funding
Thanks to the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYMCA), SMEs across the region may be eligible for funding to support this training. If you’re unsure whether your organisation qualifies, I’ll help you navigate it.

Final Word: Would You Know What to Do?
If a team member collapsed in front of you, you’d know how to help.
So why wait until someone’s quietly breaking down to realise your business isn’t prepared?

Mental Health First Aid isn’t an optional extra. It’s a critical skill.

Call now: 01142 670 081
Email: hello@mikelawrence.co.uk
Website: www.mikelawrence.co.uk

P.S.
You trained because you care. But caring without confidence leaves people unsupported.
Don’t let someone fall through the cracks because you didn’t refresh your skills.

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