Mental Health Responsive (MHR)

Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers, Team Leader & Supervisors

Mental Health Responsive (MHR) provides more than a practical understanding of the key issues surrounding mental health, both in the workplace and the wider community. The MHR workshops have been specifically designed to work on the core of culture within organisations of any size. They are also flexible in that specific content and focus can be adjusted to suit your organisation. We achieve this through a consultative approach through a structured and supported system in real time.

Pathways to support

The MHR workshops will help the attendees to build a knowledge of the principles of mental health. Help to further understand the impact of Mental Health. Create or adapt mental health policies in the workplace. Provide pathways to support and inform of the benefits of working towards better mental health practises. Create working links with wellbeing programmes and maximising their value.

Getting your managers involved

MHR is a one-day modular course providing a platform to engage with Line-Managers, Team-Leaders, HR Teams, Health & Safety Officers, etc on mental health in the workplace.  MHR can also be adapted for employees and other key personnel.  As a modular course and if required, further MHR days are available whereby the MHR-Trainer can place focus on a specific topic or topics within mental health.

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Understanding Mental Health Issues
  • Immediate Support in the Workplace
  • Understanding Stress Related Sickness Absence
  • Corporate & Clinical Risk Management
  • Supporting Culture Change
  • Elevate Mental Health Awareness
  • Building on existing Wellbeing Strategies
  • Manager Consultation & Referral
  • Challenges and Implications for Carers’
  • Diversity & Equality in the Workplace
  • Encourage Non-judgemental Listening
  • Tackling the taboos of Mental Health
  • Positive Attitudes and Healthy Behaviours to Mental Health
  • Becoming a Mental Health Ambassador (MHA)
  • Coaching, Training & Development
  • Engaging with the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Encouraging Self-Help & Personal Development
  • Providing Sustainable Support

Please email training@lifeandprogress for further details and booking availability

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