The importance of mental health at the workplace

Mental health at workplace promotes employee’s well-being by recognising the signs of mental distress. By understanding mental health issues, it helps by reducing stigma, enhances productivity, improves communication, and decreases absenteeism and turnover.

Organisations have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide a safe and supportive work environment.

Mental health training ensures that employers meet their duty of care aligning with regulations and best practice.

Mental health training helps employees develop resilience, enabling them to adapt to change, overcome challenges, and maintain positive outlook.

In conclusion, mental health training in the workplace is a vital investment that benefits both employees and employers. By fostering a culture of understanding, support, and resilience, organisations can improve employee well-being, enhance productivity, and create a more inclusive and sustainable work environment.

Agenda:

10:00 - Welcome speech by the host

11:00 - Coffee break

11:30 - Introduction of mental health training at the workplace

12:30 - Lunch break

13:00 - Group activities

13:45 - Coffee break

14:00 - Networking

14:30 - End of event

Guest speaker: Kerry Tonks

Kerry has innate passion for helping businesses and communities to thrive through Mental Health, Menopause & Neurodiversity.

As Instructor Trainer with MHFA, she has seven years of experience of Adult Mental Health Training.

Her extensive experience of supporting others in crisis, and her passion and knowledge of health and wellbeing, provides people with real understanding using practical tools to empower them.

She has trained delegates from range of corporate, public, education such as:-

• Bromford Housing
• McLaren Racing Team
• NHS
• DWP
• West Midlands Police

Come and join us in this exceptional event, as an employee, employer or just an attendee who would like to expand their knowledge on mental health issues and how to address them.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.

2. Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. Please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place if your plans change and you can no longer make it – there is usually a waitlist for our events.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.

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