In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2023, and aligned with the theme of “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”, this engaging and interactive webinar will focus on making mental health within the workplace a top priority.
Aimed at both employees and managers, this session explores the significance of mental health and well-being, and how it directly influences productivity and work culture. Attendees will be empowered to foster a supportive environment and initiate positive changes in their own workplaces. Each participant will leave with practical, actionable steps that can be implemented immediately to contribute to a healthier workplace for all.at a good defence looks like in practice to enable you to have a discussion with your clients.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, delegates will be able to:
- Explain the Importance of Mental Health: By the end of the session, participants will be able to articulate at least three reasons why mental health is crucial in the workplace, demonstrating comprehension of its impact on individual and organisational productivity.
- List Workplace Stressors: Participants will identify and discuss at least five common workplace stressors and their effects on mental health, fostering a greater awareness of their implications.
- Describe Empowering Strategies: By the conclusion of the session, each participant will be equipped to develop strategies they can implement to promote mental wellness in their workplace.
- Summarise Supportive Culture: Attendees will take away ideas for initiatives or programs that their organisations can adopt to create a supportive mental health culture, contributing to long-term positive change.
About the Presenter
Claire Russell, Founder & CEO, Mental Health in Business; TEDx Speaker; Keynote Speaker; Coach
Claire’s vision is to lead a global shift in mental health in the workplace. With her personal lived experience of mental ill health, and losing her partner to suicide in 2018; she is passionate about helping to effect change, break down taboos and open up the conversation about mental health. She is a professional speaker, mental wellbeing coach, mental health first aid instructor (youth and adult), suicide awareness and intervention trainer, and creator of multiple mental health training programs.
Claire has been a leader and business owner in the insurance industry for more than 25 years, so she understands well the challenges faced by business owners and leaders.
She speaks candidly about her own experiences, and on a range of issues relating to wellness and workplace mental wellbeing. She continues to be a committed volunteer, passionately supporting suicide prevention charities (now, PAPYRUS and formerly Samaritans).
