First aid courses for early recognition of mental health problems in the workplace
Empower your team to recognise and act on mental health problems at an early stage: The earlier, the better, because...
...every second employee will show signs of stress, burnout or other crises at some point in their working life.
...2 out of 3 employees do not receive the necessary support.
...when mental health suffers, work performance soon suffers too - resulting in absenteeism or even job losses.
...an investment in mental health can generate a positive ROI of 2:1. This is mainly achieved through a sustained reduction in sickness absence, lower case management costs and lower staff turnover in the organisation.
...investing in mental health leads to a better working environment and has a positive impact on the company's costs and your attractiveness as an employee.
Our promise
• Destigmatisation of mental illness
• Recognising mental health problems in fellow employees in good time
• Empowerment for early detection through ensa first aid conversations
• Globally recognised Mental Health First Aid programme with scientifically proven effectiveness
• First-class training for the entire organisation with a 97% recommendation rate
• Training certificates valid for three years and the option of refresher courses
Our recommendations
We provide you with the right tools. Top management invests in on-site or online training for managers, employees and vocational trainers. Enable your employees to attend an ensa first aid course during working hours and also offer anonymous counselling from specialists outside the company.
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1. Commitment of Top Management
keyboard_arrow_downTop management significantly shapes the company culture. As a leader, you should make mental health a priority in your corporate strategy and occupational health management. Start now by reducing stigma against people with mental health issues. Encourage employees to seek professional help early. Cover the training costs for ensa first aid courses until at least 20% of the workforce is trained in handling mental health issues in the workplace. -
2. Mental Health First Aid Conversations for Managers
keyboard_arrow_downThrough ensa first aid conversations, managers can recognize signs of psychological difficulties in the early stages and react to them at an early stage. The earlier the conversation is sought with those affected, the sooner help can be provided. As a manager, you will learn to pay attention to the health of your employees and to recognize and address changes at an early stage. You will practise conducting first aid talks in role plays. Doing the right thing helps to avoid human suffering and high consequential costs.- Duration: 3.5 hours excluding breaks
- Completion: Certificate of participation
- In-person course or webinar
- Cost: CHF 250 per person
- Participation: from 18 years old
- Languages: German, French, and English
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3. Mental Health First Aid: For employees
keyboard_arrow_downThis course enables non-professionals to recognize mental health problems in employees, to approach them in order to help them and to encourage them to seek professional help. In several parts, basic knowledge about mental health is imparted and first-aid conversations are practiced. It is not about diagnosis or therapy, but about supporting those affected in accessing professional help. The effect of ensa first aid courses has been empirically proven. Through early recognition, long-term absences within the organization can be prevented.- Duration: 12 hours excluding breaks
- Completion: Exam including certificate
- In-person course or webinar
- Cost: CHF 480 per person
- Participation: from 18 years old
- Language: German, French, Italian, and English
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4. Mental Health First Aid Focus on apprentices: for vocational trainers
keyboard_arrow_downThis course is aimed at adults who want to provide mental health first aid to young people in their care: Parents, teachers, school social workers, youth group leaders, vocational trainers, young coaches and many more. Basic knowledge about the most common mental illnesses and crises in young people is taught in a practical way. Participants learn to recognise problems at an early stage and address them in a non-judgemental way, help those affected and encourage them to seek professional help. The effect of ensa mental health first aid courses has been empirically proven.- Duration: 14 hours excluding breaks
- Completion: Exam including certificate
- In-person course or webinar
- Cost: CHF 450 per person
- Participation: from 18 years old
- Language: German, French, Italian, and English
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5. Confidential and competent advice for everyone
keyboard_arrow_downFollowing the ensa courses, the interdisciplinary services offered by Pro Mente Sana provide your employees with anonymous counseling by professionals outside the organization.
Companies that are already taking action:
- AXA
- IKEA
- Novartis
- Swisscom
- Swiss Re
- BSC Young Boys
To date, over 25,000 participants have already attended ensa courses. Have your employees done the same?