Invest in mental health to unlock your team’s full potential.
Poor mental health costs UK employers a staggering £51 billion a year, but with the right support, that can change. I’m Isobel, a mental health professional with years of experience working in frontline mental health services. I deliver research-backed training courses in mental health and suicide prevention that are fully accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health to businesses in Milton Keynes.
Mental health has become a major workplace concern, now ranking as a leading cause of sickness absence. Combined with the prevalence of presenteeism - where employees work while unwell and unable to perform at their best - and high staff turnover, it’s evident that mental health isn’t just a personal matter - it’s a business matter too. A recent survey by the charity R;pple revealed that one in four employees have experienced suicidal thoughts at work.
At Understanding Minds, I provide training that’s proven to reduce workplace mental health issues, boost engagement and staff retention, reduce costs associated with absenteeism and presenteeism, enhance productivity, and foster a supportive culture. Every session is grounded in evidence and enriched with real-life insight from my time working directly with individuals in crisis, so your team doesn’t just learn the theory; they truly understand it.
Your employees will walk away more resilient, more confident in supporting others, and better equipped to spot early signs of mental ill-health, leading to better outcomes for everyone. The training courses I deliver are:
· Mental Health Aware – half-day course
· Mental Health Manager’s Skills – half-day course
· Mental Health First Aider – two-day course
· MHFAiders® Refresher – half-day course that renews existing MHFAiders® qualification after three years
· Suicide Prevention First Aid – half-day or one-day course
By training with me, you will also be helping your local community, as for every course booked, I give a free wellbeing workshop to a class of schoolchildren in Milton Keynes.
For a free consultation call to talk through your employees’ wellbeing needs, email Isobel at info@understandingminds.co.uk or see our website here www.understandingminds.co.uk
