I’m proud to be a certified Mental Health First Aider. As an EMCC-accredited coach, I didn’t need to take this step, but I chose to. Why? Because in person-centred coaching, the issue a client presents isn’t always the full story. Often, there are deeper emotional layers, and sometimes these involve mental health challenges.
Poor mental health is when the way we think, feel, or act makes day-to-day life harder. It’s more common than we might think — 1 in 4 people experience mental health problems every year. In the workplace alone, poor mental health leads to the loss of 72 million working days annually.
But this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people — many struggling in silence. Through my Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, I’m equipped to:
Mental and physical health both deserve care and attention. Below are trusted organisations and resources to help
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. If you’d like to know more about my coaching approach, you can find out more.
Author: Maria Callow, founder of alexandrapatrick, marketing consultant, accredited coach.