Mental Health Training
Our Mental Health courses help delegates understand mental health, recognise warning signs and support colleagues, teams and individuals in a practical, sensitive and appropriate way. Choose from Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, or Mental Health Management training for managers and team leaders.
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Mental Health Awareness
Awareness On Mental Health - 1 Day
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Face To Face or Remote Online Live Learning - Private Company Classroom
This course gives delegates a clear understanding of common mental health illnesses. It helps people recognise the signs of mental ill health and gives them the confidence to support both themselves and others in a practical, sensitive and appropriate way.
Mental Health Awareness training is designed to improve understanding, reduce stigma and help delegates know when and how to signpost people towards appropriate professional support.
The course is delivered by experienced, qualified working mental health professionals and qualified First Aid assessors, bringing practical knowledge and real-world insight into the training room.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and team leaders responsible for supporting staff wellbeing
- Educators, youth workers and people working with young people
- HR professionals involved in wellbeing, absence and workplace support
- Volunteers and community workers
- Any employee who wants to better understand mental health and support others appropriately
Course Content
- Understanding Mental Health: Gain a clear understanding of mental health and its importance in the workplace.
- Stress Awareness: Explore the effects of stress and learn practical strategies to manage it effectively.
- Reducing Stigma: Challenge misconceptions and reduce discrimination to support a more inclusive environment.
- Depression: Identify common signs of depression and understand how to provide appropriate support.
- Anxiety Disorders: Learn how to recognise and respond to individuals experiencing anxiety.
- Complex Challenges: Awareness around conditions such as eating disorders, self-harm and psychosis.
- Early Warning Signs: Spot subtle indicators of mental ill health before issues escalate.
- Substance Use: Understand the connection between alcohol, drugs and mental health challenges.
- Suicide Awareness: Develop the confidence to approach conversations about suicide with sensitivity and care.
- Resilience: Discover ways to support recovery and foster resilience in individuals and teams.
- Healthy Workplace: Practical steps to create and maintain a healthier working environment.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aider - 2 Day
Duration: 2 Day
Delivery: Face To Face or Remote Online Live Learning - Private Company Classroom
This Adult Mental Health First Aid two-day course raises awareness of what mental health is and helps employers do more to support their employees.
The course teaches delegates practical skills to spot the signs of mental illness and gives them the confidence to step in and support a person who needs assistance.
Delegates will develop a deeper understanding of mental health, the factors that can affect wellbeing and how to encourage a healthier, more tolerant working environment.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and Team Leaders
- Educators and Youth Workers
- HR Professionals
- Volunteers and Community Workers
- Staff who may be asked to support colleagues or service users experiencing mental health challenges
Course Content
- Mental Health Matters: Understand its importance in fostering a safe and supportive environment.
- Stigma: Challenge stigma and discrimination while promoting inclusivity and understanding.
- Issues: Explore depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia and their workplace impact.
- Substance Use: Recognise the links between alcohol, drugs and mental health challenges.
- Support: Understand first aid techniques for acute psychosis, suicidal crises, trauma and self-care strategies.
- Listening: Build non-judgmental listening skills and effective strategies to support mental health.
- Action Planning: Identify symptoms and provide first aid for mental health issues.
Mental Health Management
Managing Staff With Mental Health Difficulties - 1 Day
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Face To Face or Remote Online Live Learning - Private Company Classroom
One of the most important responsibilities for an employer is to foster a positive and constructive work environment, especially for employees dealing with mental health challenges.
This course is designed for managers who must work with employees experiencing mental health issues. It helps managers balance care and understanding with the need for the business to operate efficiently.
The course provides practical strategies to manage complex mental health situations effectively while creating a safe, supportive and fair workplace.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and Team Leaders
- Those who create workplace policies
- HR Professionals involved in employee support
- Those responsible for staff wellbeing
- Any member of a management team with direct responsibility for employees
Benefits From Attending
- Support staff with mental health issues while maintaining workplace productivity.
- Handle complex mental health situations legally and ethically.
- Balance compassion with business efficiency.
- Develop skills for managing difficult mental health conversations.
- Foster a positive working environment for all employees.
Course Requirements
Course Content
- Policies: How company handbook policies and procedures relate to mental health in the workplace.
- Addressing Risks: Identify workplace risks, bullying and resentment while ensuring fair treatment for all staff.
- Sensitive Handling: Navigate pay, sickness, disciplinary actions and redundancy with care.
- Confirmation: Identify and address potential cases where staff may be feigning illness.
- Confidentiality: Know when to escalate concerns to management or local authorities appropriately.
- Communication: Understand what to say and what to avoid when addressing mental health challenges with staff.
- Workshops: Take part in role-play exercises to build skills for managing complex real-world scenarios.
