Creating an environment where neurodivergent colleagues can be themselves and thrive is a priority to accountancy firm KPMG, mindful that ‘masking’ their conditions – where they try to repress their tendencies to fit in better – is exhausting; it’s one reason why mental health issues are more common amongst the neurodivergent population.
Since early pilot activity in 2016, PwC has made MHFA England training an integral part of the mental health programme that supports its 20,000 employees.
In 2016 Channel 4 rolled out Mental Health First Aid training over 60 staff completed the two-day course and became Mental Health First Aiders.
In 2016 RMG signed the Time to Change Pledge and introduced Mental Health First Aid training for managers