Why Businesses Need to Invest in Mental Health Training

Whether you’re working in a team of 2, or own a huge corporate company with millions of staff, mental health training is vital to ensure the success of your team.  

What is mental health training? 

Mental health training will aim to provide the learner with an informed understanding of mental health problems and difficulties and provide potential solutions to help those who are struggling. 

Training within a team can help to reduce the stigma around various mental health issues, and teaches those involved how to spot the warning signs for problems such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and cyberbullying in order to help resolve any potential issues. 

There are different types of mental health training, including: 

• Face to Face training 
• In-person workshops 
• Webinars 
• Online courses 
• Seminars and Conferences 

Most training can take up a huge amount of time, which for many businesses isn’t ideal. That’s why we offer short, accredited courses in mental health as part of our qualifications hub, which can all be completed in less than 2 hours, and some can even be completed in as little as 25 minutes! Explore our range of short mental health courses here. 

Who does mental health training benefit?  

Not only will mental health training benefit your staff, who will get a greater understanding of complex issues and learn how to support their colleagues, friends, and loved ones, but it will also have a positive impact on your business. 

Around 1 in 6 people experience mental health problems at work. Having the correct training in place would allow these members of staff to find support in their colleagues, allowing them to thrive in an environment where they feel safe, secure, and supported. 

Staff training reduces staff turnover too. 61% of UK employees who left their job in the last year or plan to leave in the next say that poor mental health is a factor for them leaving, with the cost of staff turnover increasing by 150% from 2019 to 2021 due to poor mental health.  

Reduce the potential impact of poor mental health on your workforce by providing staff training to your team, allowing them to develop the skills needed to spot the signs, and provide support. 

Who can do mental health training? 

Mental health training is for everyone. Anyone and everyone can suffer from poor mental health, so having the knowledge to help your friends, loved ones, and colleagues in their time of need can be crucial. Some roles, however, have an increased duty of care, and would particularly benefit from gaining a more in-depth understanding: 

• Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, therapists, and counsellors. 
• Educators: Teachers, school counsellors, and administrative staff. 
• Human Resources Personnel: HR managers and staff responsible for employee well-being. 
• Managers and Supervisors: Leaders in various industries who manage teams and work environments. 
• First Responders: Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency service workers. 
• Social Workers: Professionals working with vulnerable populations and in challenging environments. 
• Caregivers: Individuals caring for family members or clients with mental health needs. 
• Customer Service Representatives: Staff dealing with the public, often in high-stress situations. 
• Youth Workers: Those working with children and adolescents in various capacities. 
• Military Personnel: Both active duty and veterans, given the high-stress nature of their work. 
• Non-Profit and Charity Workers: Employees and volunteers working with at-risk groups. 
• Legal Professionals: Lawyers, judges, and others in the legal system dealing with high-stress cases and clients. 
  

How can you provide staff training for your team? 

Providing mental health staff training through our online qualification hub offers a flexible and comprehensive approach to equipping employees with essential skills and knowledge. 

With our short online courses, accredited by CPD, you can provide essential training to the whole of your team in less than half a day, allowing the whole business to enjoy the benefits of training, without missing out on a whole working day. 

Explore our range of short mental health courses here, or speak to our dedicated commercial team to discuss bulk discounts by emailing enquiries@theaimgroup.co.uk