Written in collaboration with Heather Beach, founder and director of the Healthy Work Company, this book has been split into 2 chapters, covering the knowledge and understanding required to achieve either award.

The first chapter of this book provides an introduction to mental health and wellbeing, mental ill-health and its impact, the mental health continuum and ways to self-manage wellbeing.

The second chapter covers the principles of first aid for mental health, recognising mental ill health, supporting mental wellbeing and promoting a wellness culture in the workplace and the importance of resilience and protection for first aiders for mental health.