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Mental Health Awareness Training For Employees
Employee mental health training and support, making mental health conversations easier
3-hour course
Delivered online or face-to-face
8 - 25 attendees pe course
Perfect for all staff
CPD certified
Mental Health Awareness Training For Employees in your Workplace
Positive employee mental health is one of the most crucial aspects of modern workplaces. Recent workplace mental health statistics show that the majority of employees (58%) agree that they’re not comfortable discussing their mental health at work.
Giving your staff the skills to look after their own mental health, as well as supporting the mental health of their colleagues, should be an important part of any wellbeing strategy.
This course gives attendees the fundamental skills they’ll need to improve their mental health, as well as support others.
Employee Mental Health Support Course learning objectives
The Employee Mental Health Course covers the key aspects of mental health in the workplace. Attendees will cover the following topics:
- Having positive mental health at work and at home.
- Actively promoting mental health at work.
- Reducing the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental health at your work.
- Developing your active listening skills.
- Recognising if you or your colleagues need support and treatment and knowing how to access it.
- Supporting your own recovery and that of your colleagues.
- Knowing what to do if a colleague is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Why Work with New Leaf Health?
We’ve been providing workplace wellbeing services to companies of all sizes across the UK for over 25 years, becoming a leader in employee mental health and wellbeing training. Over the years, we’ve worked with a range of clients in all different sectors, including the UK government, the NHS, and many organisations in the private sector. Our experience means we understand how to create training that genuinely supports employees while delivering measurable business benefits.
We approach all of our programmes with a focus on the unique needs of your workplace and employees. Our mental health professionals look to understand the mental health challenges your employees are facing day to day and how practical, evidence-based strategies can help improve their wellbeing and performance.
At New Leaf Health, we also offer mental health training for managers, so leaders feel confident spotting early warning signs, and helping their teams thrive
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What are the Benefits of Employee Mental Health Training?
Putting your work force through mental health awareness training candeliver significant short and long-term benefits, both for individual wellbeing and wider team culture.
- Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism: fewer stress-related sick days and better focus at work.
- Improved workplace culture: reduces stigma around mental wellbeing, and encourages open discussions about mental health.
- Increased productivity and engagement: employees in a good headspace are more motivated and perform better.
- Lower staff turnover: a supportive culture encourages employees to stay, reducing recruitment costs.
- Better customer service: happier, less-stressed employees are more positive and engaged with clients.
How can you Promote Mental Health Awareness at Work?
As well as offering professional mental health services, there are many simple steps you can take to build awareness and create a supportive culture. Normalising discussions about mental health through team meetings and internal newsletters helps reduce stigma and encourages staff to speak up early. You could also organise workplace activities for world mental health day to engage employees and highlight the importance of looking after their mental wellbeing.
Another easy way to promote mental health awareness is to offer your employees free wellbeing resources, which we offer through easily downloadable files! Your team could benefit from using our personal wellness tracker, or our workplace stress symptoms tracker.
What is the Employer's Responsibility for Mental Health at Work?
Employers have clear legal and ethical responsibilities for mental health at work. They must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees by taking reasonable steps to prevent work-related stress and mental health risks.
As of 2010, mental health conditions can be classed as a disability if they have a long-term, substantial impact on day-to-day life. In these cases, employers may need to make reasonable adjustments to support employees in fulfilling their roles, such as workload changes, additional support, or flexible working.
What other Workplace Wellbeing Services do you Offer?
At New Leaf Health, we provide services for all workplace wellbeing needs, helping businesses create happier and more productive teams. This includes employee health checks, suicide first aid training, workplace wellbeing champion training, and a range of workplace wellbeing workshops to encourage habit changes and improve overall staff wellbeing.