Each Champion will undertake a two-day mental-health first-aid training course run by St John Ambulance, learning practical skills to spot common signs of workplace mental health struggles and effectively guide those in need towards the right support.
St John Ambulance has been delivering mental-health first-aid training since 2017 and launched its own accredited qualification in May last year. Equipped with the knowledge and confidence from their training, the Champions will available to anyone in the industry wanting to speak to them.
Training course places have been funded by a collection at last year’s Travel Industry Awards by TTG, and TTG will follow the Champions as they complete their training and share their experiences to further raise mental health awareness.
’It’s OK not to be OK’
“Having dedicated, trained Champions in the workplace is a great step forward in changing the culture and reducing the stigma attached to poor mental health,” said St…