Mental Health First Aid at Robinson Brothers

In England, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year and 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem, like anxiety and depression, in any given week.

At Robinson Brothers and Endeavour, we take the mental health of our employees very seriously. To help our workforce a number of our employees have been trained as Mental Health First Aiders.

This online course run by MHFA England lasted over four days involving case studies, video clips and practical learning to help spot triggers and signs of low mental health. The training gives confidence to the participants to be able to reassure and support those suffering distress, anxiety or depression.

How to listen in a meaningful way and how to guide those seeking help in the right direction for further support were the critical learning points.  A key method for this was ALGEE:

• Assess for risk or harm
• Listen non-judgementally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage professional help
• Encourage other support

Jennie Williams, QA Systems Manager, said:

‘I wanted to be a Mental Health First Aider because I think it needs to be given the same level of attention as physical health and there still exists a lot of outdated myths and stereotypes surrounding mental ill health that need to be challenged.  

Many people don't speak up until they're really struggling to cope and I wanted to do something practical to help others and myself when they are not feeling themselves - being able to understand and support people so they have somewhere to turn and someone to talk to in the company is important to me and taking the course gave me the tools and more confidence to be able to do this.’

‘I think it is excellent that Robinson Brothers have taken this initiative at this time’, said Justin Owens the HR Manager

Following the success of the scheme, more employees will undergo the training in the coming months.

Stay tuned for Mental Health Awareness Week taking place 10-16^th May 2021, with nature and the environment as this year’s theme.

About Us
Robinson Brothers is a leading UK chemical manufacturer of fine chemicals and rubber accelerators. Our team of Chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation. This experience has led us to become a reliable supplier to organisations; serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Veterinary, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others. Click here to view our current vacancies.

Robinson Brothers Group acquired Endeavour Speciality Chemicals in 2008.

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