Mental Health First Aid: Your Essential Guide

We all know the drill when someone scrapes a knee or cuts a finger. We run to the bathroom cupboard, grab the first-aid kit, and apply a plaster or band-aid. It’s tangible, immediate, and usually, something we can handle ourselves.

But what happens when the wound isn’t visible? What do you do when a friend, colleague, or loved one is struggling with an emotional crisis or a mental health challenge?