MHFA England®
Oly Newton is a dedicated professional in the field of mental health and well-being, currently serving as the Founder of Lights On Wellbeing, which focuses on year-round employee support. As Co-Founder and Director of Talks For Change Co., Oly is involved in delivering impactful talks in schools while fundraising for mental health charities. Additionally, Oly works as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor with MHFA England, providing vital training across various organizations. Oly also founded Run4YourMind, a mental health support initiative, and serves as Director of the Run4YourMind Foundation, which offers tailored assistance to individuals in need. Furthermore, Oly contributes as a Mental Health Teacher and Speaker at Milk Education, equipping young people with the skills to manage their mental health effectively.
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MHFA England®
We are Mental Health First Aid England. We’re a social enterprise with a vision to improve the mental health of the nation. Our evidence-based training gives people tools to support themselves and each other, so everyone can talk about mental health and seek help when needed. Most adults spend at least a third of their time at work, so we start there to change how society deals with mental health now and in the future. Over the last decade, we’ve provided expert consultancy and training to over 20,000 workplaces. We want mentally healthy workplaces for all. We campaign for equality between mental and physical health in the workplace. We advocate a whole organisation approach and lead by example. As a social enterprise, we reinvest our profits to support the next generation. We offer free and discounted training to those in the sports and recreation sectors working with young people. Together, let’s create a society where everyone’s mental health matters.