Mental health awareness training

Mental ill health is the number one wellbeing issue.
83% of employers include it within their wellbeing strategy.

Mental health awareness training is believed to have the greatest impact when it comes to wellbeing interventions (REBA 2019). According to Deloitte’s systematic review in 2017, the results are overwhelmingly positive with a conservatively estimated ROI of 9:1.

Creating a network of peer supports - mental health first aiders - is becoming increasingly recognised as a powerful way of tacking mental ill health in the workplace. It has been shown to be highly effective in detecting those who are experiencing poor wellbeing in the workplace, and then providing support and signposting to further professional services if required. In fact, authentic talking and empathetic listening between colleagues can be as effective as paid for therapy (Jacobson & Christensen 1994).

Suicide Prevention

Using highly skilled trainers, our accredited Suicide First Aid and Suicide Awareness courses create greater understanding and confidence for those who may need to intervene with anyone at risk of suicide.

Wellbeing workshops

A series of workshops or lunch 'n learns empower employees to raise awareness of how to improve their own mental wellbeing. Research has shown that sustained interventions over a period of time have a greater impact on employees’ learning and wellbeing. It can improve self-reported health, productivity and reduce absence (What Works Centre for Wellbeing 2018). Workshop topics include Tech Detox, Stress Management, Resilience Building, The Power of Nature, Nutrition (diet, alcohol, caffeine), The Benefits of Sleep, Meditation, Flexible Working.

An innovative method of dramatically increasing confidence in talking about mental ill health is Roleplaying the Conversation. Listening and talking to a colleague who may be experiencing poor mental wellbeing is one of the most important ways of offering support. But it’s not an easy conversation. Roleplaying creates a ‘real’ life scenario that allows delegates to most closely experience the reality of the situation but within a safe environment. This experiential approach brings subject matter to life. It provides a highly immersive platform for delegates to safely explore and try out skills, behaviours and elements of a conversation that have been discussed during the training session.