Mental Health Matters Training
As awareness grows around the impact of mental ill-health on both people and performance, it’s vital that organisations feel equipped to approach what can sometimes feel like a sensitive or complex topic. Our Mental Health Matters training offers a balanced, practical and evidence-based way to start - or strengthen - that conversation.
Overview
This training gives all employees a clear understanding of mental health, practical tools to support their own wellbeing, and the confidence to recognise and respond to signs of distress in others.
During the session, we:
Create a safe, non-judgemental space to explore the continuum of mental and emotional wellbeing - from thriving, to distress, to illness.
Break down what stress and burnout look like, the work-related factors that contribute to them, their impact on people and the business, and how to prevent them.
Explore the signs that someone may be struggling, how common mental illnesses often present, and what effective support can look like.
Examine mental health stigma - how it shows up in workplaces and what we can do collectively to dismantle it.
Build skills and confidence to support peers and colleagues in a compassionate, practical way.
Teach simple, evidence-based tools to boost personal wellbeing and strengthen protective factors known to promote good mental health.
By the end of the training, participants feel more confident and comfortable discussing mental health, understand how distress and illness can show up, and leave with practical strategies they can use immediately.
Who leads this training?
The session is delivered by a senior Work Well Being Associate - a medical doctor with a background in psychiatry and public health. The training is engaging, practical and firmly grounded in science.
Formats available
Training can be tailored to your team’s needs and time availability:
Foundation: Half-day in person or two 90-minute virtual sessions
Standard: Full-day in person or two 2.5-hour virtual sessions
Suitable for groups of up to 20 participants.
Outcomes
Participants will:
Feel more comfortable and confident discussing mental health
Understand common misconceptions about who becomes unwell and why — and how these contribute to stigma
Build greater awareness of their own mental health and confidence to share when experiencing difficulty
Learn evidence-based strategies to stay well and support positive mental wellbeing
What people say
“Dr B was a fantastic speaker. She was credible, authentic, compassionate, engaging and energetic. She did a great job of helping to promote a simple understanding of - and ways to approach - what can be an uncomfortable topic.”
“I just wanted to extend our sincere and huge thanks to Dr. B for our training day delivered today. It was an incredibly valuable experience for everyone involved and I have already had so many positive comments and feedback 😊
The day was thoughtfully structured, with a wide range of practical tools and wellbeing practices seamlessly woven throughout. The information shared was highly accessible and engaging and the discussions were both insightful and illuminating. These conversations created a real sense of learning in community, allowing us to reflect, share and deepen our understanding together.
We are especially grateful for Dr. B’s expertise, which was evident in every aspect of the day. The balance between theory, practice and open dialogue made the learning both meaningful and immediately applicable.
Thank you again for such an impactful and enriching session.”
“Thank you so much for an amazing session. I feel refreshed and a lot calmer and now know that it is okay to talk to people about how you are feeling and it’s okay not to be okay. I will take everything on board to try and improve my mental well being”
“Barbara was so engaging, funny and knowledgeable. I found everything extremely insightful and was so pleased to be able to join the session.”
“Dr Barbara was fantastic. I really enjoyed the session and particularly appreciated Dr B’s open and energetic style, very thought provoking with lots of practical tips and exercises ”
Get in touch
To book this solution for your organisation, please contact us