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mental health awareness
one HALF day or full day session covering:
How to create conversations about mental health
Key communication skills around mental health issues
How to get started with initiatives in the workplace
How to develop impact in supporting othersHow to develop the
skills as a mental health champion
How to understand the impact of supporting others
How to keep yourself well
W: becdevelopment.co.ukE: [email protected] T: 01342 325
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About the course leader
dr lucy shoolbred bsc (hons), msc, dclinpsy, cpsychol afbpss
Lucy is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has over 10 years’
experience of working in the consultancy field. As a consultant,
facilitator and coach she works with individuals and organisations
assisting them in exploring and developing personal and
organisational alignment, thereby enabling them to achieve their
goals and realise their full potential. Lucy’s background includes
a 15-year career with the National Health Service in senior
leadership roles. Lucy’s credentials include a Clinical Psychology
Doctorate from Christchurch Canterbury University and a Masters
from Surrey University.
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 12 DELEGATES AIMED AT: open to all
half day mental health awareness workshop
AM SESSION: 09:30 – 13:00What mental health means to people
How to spot the signs of a variety of mental health issues from
Depression to Schizophrenia
How to understand the mental health chess game
What to do when you are worried
How to keep yourself well
Description of mental health difficulties covered
List of who to contact in house (details provided by client)
List of national supporting organisations
AS PART OF THIS COURSE DELEGATES WILL RECEIVE A
PARTICIPANT PACK THAT INCLUDES:
course overviewThis stimulating and interactive half day
workshop offers participants the opportunity to develop their
awareness of mental health. Participants will develop an
understanding of a range of mental health difficulties, through a
variety of thought provoking games and exercises.
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As part of this course delegates will receive a participant pack
that includes:
• Description of mental health difficulties• List of who to
contact internally• List of national supporting organisations• List
of activities for champions to run in the workplace
learning outcomesHow to create a safe space
How to develop the skills as a mental health champion
How to implement being a Champion
How to understand the impact of supporting others
How to look after yourself
PM SESSION 14:00 – 17:30
AM SESSION: 09:30 – 13:00
How to implement mental health initiatives
How to develop impact in supporting others
How to keep yourself well
What is a mental health champion (and what isn’t it)
Understanding the power of stigma
How to create conversations about mental health in the
workplace
one day mental health champion workshop
course overviewThis one-day workshop is for those who want to
make a real difference to their workplace culture, by empowering
others to talk about mental health to reduce stigma. The exercises
will focus on building on participants’ existing knowledge of
mental ill health and develop their skills to become an effective
Mental Health Champion.
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 12 DELEGATES AIMED AT: open to all
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how is your business addressing mental health &
wellbeing?
Over the past year,
of people have at some point
felt so stressed that they felt
overwhelmed or unable to cope
74%
of employees feel unable to be honest about their reason for
absence
90%
how is your business addressing mental health &
wellbeing?
reduce presenteeismThe annual cost of mental health related
presenteeism (at work ill & underperforming) is £15.1bn or
£605 per employee in the UK
retain staff & skills1/3 of staff said they would consider
leaving
their current role if stress levels did not improve – Mental
Health Foundation
empower your staffWhilst 76% of managers believe employee
wellbeing is their responsibility, 86% would think twice before
offering to help a colleague whose
mental health they were worried about
ensure compliance...with legislation. Mental health issues
considered an employment disability are protected under the
Equality Act 2010
be a leaderCurrently only 4 in 10 organisations (39%) have
policies in place to support employees with common mental health
problems
invest in healthInvestment in health and wellbeing delivers
a
positive ROI. According to Deloitte the average return per £1
spent is £4.20
motivation60% of employees say they would feel more
motivated if their employer took action to support their mental
health
engage your staffIncrease staff engagement and commitment. 1
in
6 feel they cannot talk to their employer about stress
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1 in 3 work sickness notes handed out by GPs are now for
mental health.
According to the NHS, 1 in 4 people are affected by mental
health, with the number of illness related prescriptions
doubling in the past decade
1 in 5 British adults have had suicidal
thoughts (this figure increases to 22.4% amongst women)
Business in the Community published a report that stated that
whilst 60% of employees experienced symptoms of poor
health; fewer than 1 in 4 managers had actually received any
training to deal
with these issues
64.1 million
anti-depressant
prescriptions were
dispensed in 2016 -
the 4th highest type
for any drug
84% of UK adults agree that mental
health is now as serious as
physical health
As Paul Farmer, CEO of Mind has said: “We are entering an
important new chapter for
mental health where we now
need to turn this unprecedented
public awareness into action.
Mental health can no longer be
over looked and underfunded”
how is your business addressing mental health &
wellbeing?
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