Whether it’s losing someone you love, relationship problems, financial struggles or workplace anxiety, we all face challenging times that affect our emotions and negatively impact our mental health.
This resilience course is for anyone who wants to improve their ability to handle tough situations at home or work and stay positive when faced with difficult times. The course gives you clear steps to follow that develop resilience and help you maintain your mental well-being.
Mental health is a growing issue in workplaces. According to data from the Health and Safety Executive, there were around 914,000 instances of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety during the 2021/22. This poor health caused an approximate loss of 17 million workdays.
At any one time, one in six workers are experiencing mental health problems, with 12.7% of sickness absence days attributed to poor mental health in the UK.
Promoting mental resilience can help keep your employees healthy and motivated, which reduces absenteeism and improves productivity.
As an employer, you have a responsibility to create a safe and healthy workplace. Resilience training can play a pivotal role in supporting your employees’ health and well-being.
An employer’s health and safety responsibilities include:
- Offering access to mental health support services and resources
- Fostering a workplace where employees feel comfortable seeking help
- Promoting a healthy balance between work and personal life
- Equipping managers to recognise and address mental health concerns
- Encouraging employees to prioritise self-care and stress management
- Ensuring a safe and respectful work environment
- Providing guidance on stress management