Why Providing workplace mental health training will pay dividends

Employers who provide training for their managers to enable them to understand their role in workplace mental health will reap the rewards. Generally, providing opportunities for learning and development can be as welcome as a pay rise to many employees. Equipping managers to tackle a subject which lots of people find difficult, will bring many benefits: opportunities to learn boosts the hormone dopamine, which is one of the key hormones which contribute to positive mood, so providing learning opportunities may, of itself, benefit the mental health of managers receiving the training.

Conversely, it is also important to bear in mind that when people feel unskilled, lacking training or the equipment to enable them to do a job, they can experience significant stress. This is a well- known risk factor for mental health, therefore providing training in workplace mental health can, of itself, protect against that particular risk.

A further benefit which is likely to arise from providing training, is that your managers will feel listened to. The statistics on this subject are stark; over 70% of managers have reported that they do not feel confident tackling workplace mental health. Providing the training people need and want will promote greater engagement. It should also lead to managers acting as positive role models and should lead to them addressing problems earlier. Providing good, focussed training in workplace mental health is essential for all organisation seeking to show true commitment to the mental health of its population. It is for this reason that we at OMHAS have devised training to help employers meet this need.

Our training enables managers to spot signs of deteriorating mental health and to have constructive conversations about mental health at work. The training provides delegates with solid knowledge of how to optimise wellbeing in the workplace and to address problems when they arise. It also explains how to be a great role model. 

Further details can be found on our website: www.OMhAS.co.uk or do get in touch at: help@OMhAS.co.uk

Jennifer Nicol, Director

OMhAS Ltd