Mental Health Awareness – Understand, Recognise, and Support Mental Wellbeing at Work

Introduction

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also impacts how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. With 1 in 4 adults in the UK experiencing poor mental health each year—and over 100 suicides weekly—it’s never been more critical to understand and prioritise mental wellbeing.

This course helps break the stigma around mental health, raising awareness of the pressures, symptoms, and signs of mental distress while equipping learners with practical methods to recognise and support mental wellbeing.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for all employees across all sectors, and is especially valuable for:

Managers and supervisors
HR professionals
Health & Safety officers
Workplace wellbeing champions

Whether you’re supporting others or looking to improve your own mental resilience, this training offers essential knowledge for everyone in the workplace.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

Understand the definition and importance of mental health
Recognise the difference between good and poor mental health
Identify early signs of depression and other mental health conditions
Learn practical methods to support wellbeing at work and reduce stigma

Course Content Overview (Videos)

Video 1: Module One – Introduction to Mental Health

⏱ Duration: 8 Minutes 36 Seconds
Covers the definition of mental health, common pressures that affect mental health, and the importance of building awareness in the workplace.

Video 2: Module Two – Recognising Poor Mental Health

⏱ Duration: 3 Minutes 50 Seconds
Teaches how to spot early warning signs of depression and mental health struggles, and when to seek or offer support.

Total Modules and Time

📦 Total Modules: 2
⏱ Total Duration: 12 Minutes 26 Seconds