10/09/2026
💛 World Su***de Prevention Day
I’m Erwin, the Operations Manager here at Coventry Conferences, and I’m also proud to be one of our Mental Health First Aiders.
For me, being a Mental Health First Aider isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being someone who is willing to stop & listen when someone needs it.
We can all have difficult days... sometimes we might feel overwhelmed or anxious or maybe not quite ourselves.
Sometimes, we can be very good at hiding it.
That’s why I believe a simple “Are you okay?” can be so important.. but even more importantly, being prepared to genuinely listen to the answer.
As a Mental Health First Aider, I’ve been trained to recognise signs that someone may be struggling, to stop & listen without judgement & to help people find the right support when they need it.
I don’t expect anyone to have to explain everything perfectly. Sometimes you just need someone to sit with you, hear you and remind you that you matter.
💛 You don’t have to have the right words & you're not expected to fix everything but sometimes, just listening is enough.
If someone says they’re struggling, listen.
You never know how much that moment of kindness might mean to them!
- Erwin - Mental Health First Aider @ CoventryConferences
