Why we need Mental Health First Aiders in the battle for wellbeing

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That is an exceptionally bad idea. You'll have morons trying to push half baked superstitions done potentially vulnerable individuals throats. This measure will only serve to drive people with mental health issues underground. If you want to help look at work culture.

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