ensa mental health first aid
Equip Your Workforce with Essential Mental Health Training
As a licensed provider in Switzerland of the official, accredited ensa Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification training, we offer scientifically endorsed aid courses designed to train employees and managers to provide first aid to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, with a proven track record of success, completed by over 7 million people across 30 countries.
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The Cost of not Training for Mental Health
Stress Limits Employee Potential
Employees fail to reach their potential when they feel undervalued and unsupported. Recognizing the early signs of mental distress is crucial for effective intervention and offering timely help.
Poor Workplace Culture
A lack of mental health awareness contributes to a counterproductive work environment, where stress and mental illness are normalized rather than addressed.
Financial and Reputational Costs
Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost annually to depression and anxiety, costing US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity.
In today's workplace, neglecting first aid training for mental health means falling behind—both in employee well-being and organizational performance.
ensa Mental Health Workshops
For Managers (4h)
This 4-hour workshop builds skills in your leaders to feel confident to have mental health conversations and address mental health issues as part of their everyday management.
Managers learn and practise:
- How to create and maintain workplaces conducive to good mental health and performance
- How to recognise possible signs of impaired well-being in individuals and provide first aid early
- How to engage in dialogue with employees who are showing signs of impaired well-being, so they are not suffering in silence — without becoming the person's psychologist
- How to lead employees to resources to aid their effective recovery
Focus Adults (12h)
This is the official, accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, tailored specifically for Switzerland, one of the essential first aid courses completed by over 7 million people in 30 countries.
Employees learn and practise:
- Separating fact from fiction regarding poor mental health, mental ill health, burnout, and stress
- Exactly how to respond when recognising signs of impaired well-being in a colleague or anyone else. Through hands-on practice and debriefs, all participants gain practical, actionable skills
- Tailored case studies on workplace challenges and explore solutions that benefit individuals, managers, teams, and the company as a whole.
- Benefit from our trainers’ extensive experience delivering this course to hundreds of Swiss companies, with Q&A integrated throughout the workshop.
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3 Seamless Steps
1. Book a Consultation
Schedule a consultation with our experts to discuss your needs and customize your training.
2. Receive Details
We’ll provide a detailed agenda, offer, and brochure to promote the workshop internally.
3. Flexible Delivery
Training is delivered at your preferred time and place, either face-to-face or through an online course, with all materials included.
Schedule Your Free Expert-Consultation
Looking for more details on how our services can benefit your organization? Schedule an online ensa mental health consultation with one of our experts today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The workshops are available in English, German, French, and Italian.
We offer distinct mental health training for managers and employees because their roles, responsibilities, and influence within the workplace differ.
Managers play a crucial role in shaping the work environment and supporting their teams, while employees benefit from tools that help them manage their personal mental health, support their peers, and contribute positively to the workplace culture.
By addressing the unique needs of each group and tailoring content to the different spheres of influence, we create a more comprehensive and supportive approach to tackling mental health problems across the organization.
We are happy to discuss with you the most effective implementation strategy based on our experience.
The workshop is accredited and internationally recognized (7 million people have attended this training course worldwide, in 30 countries), and participants receive a certification as a qualified mental health first aider, which is valid for 3 years.
Participants of the “Mental Health Conversations for Managers” workshop receive a certificate of attendance.
We recommend a group size of 12 to 25 people.
The “Mental Health Conversations for Managers” workshop is 4 hours long.
The accredited “Ensa Mental Health First Aid — Focus Adults” workshop is 12 hours in duration and can be delivered in different formats, such as two days or four half-days.
Please contact us to discuss pricing, as this will vary depending on number of participants, how many workshops, etc.
Research and evaluation have repeatedly demonstrated the effectiveness of MHFA training worldwide. Top-line evidence can be provided upon request.