Anxiety & Depression
%
report experiencing anxiety
%
have a diagnosis of depression
%
report mental health problems at work
Anxiety & Depression are the most common mental health difficulties and both are on the rise.
Why is mental health training important?
208 million people in the world have depression. Thats 5% of all adults globally. In the UK, a quarter of the population report experiencing symptoms of anxiety and a fifth of the population have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. What’s more, these figures are continuing to rise at an alarming rate every year. This comes at a time when NHS waiting lists are longer than ever and many people report they are unable to access the support they need.
Work is a huge part of people’s lives, not just being the place where we spend the majority of our time, but providing a sense of accomplishment, purpose, identity and worth. When work is not going well, this can have a huge impact on a person’s mental health. Even when work struggles are not the initial cause, when a person is experiencing anxiety and depression, this will impact their ability to function at work. This means that companies are uniquely placed to recognise mental health difficulties in their employees and to offer them appropriate support.
How can this benefit my business?
Mental health costs UK employers £56 billion annually. 109 million working days are lost in the UK every year due to anxiety and depression, at a cost of £9 billion to the UK economy.
When employees are struggling with anxiety and depression, this will have an inevitable impact on their performance and motivation at work. The evidence shows that companies that take steps to safeguard their employees mental health and provide training on management strategies, have better rates of staff attendance, staff retention and even higher annual turnover. For every £1 spent on employee’s mental wellbeing, companies save £5.
What’s more, under UK law, employers have a legal duty to safeguard their employees mental health at work. There are numerous benefits to both employees and employers in taking a proactive approach to supporting mental health.
If your business is committed to taking action now to manage mental health in your workplace, here are the next steps.
Step 1
Get buy in from the right people. Consider the different needs of the different teams, departments and seniority levels in your company.
Step 2
Reach out to us to arrange an initial call. We will discuss your businesses needs and how we can meet them sucessfully.
Step 3
Work with us to develop your bespoke training and consider the most effective ways to market this company wide.
Step 4
Attend the training and embed this using a tailor made crisis management plan and psychologically valid strategies.
Step 5
Have a debrief call to discuss the feedback from the attendees and consider options for ongoing support within the company.
We understand that no two businesses are the same, so we have developed three seperate packages to meet any company’s needs.
The Comprehensive Collection
This is our recommended package for those who want to deliver comprehensive training to their staff.
- 30 minute exploratory call to discuss your needs.
- 1/2 day Anxiety & Depression Training.
- 30 minutes debrief call to discuss ongoing management.
The Streamlined Strategy
We understand smaller business will be constrained by time and budget, so we also offer a streamlined version of the training which covers the main points without breaking the bank.
- 2 hr Anxiety & Depression Training.
- 30 minutes debrief call to consider ongoing management.
The Premium Programme
For larger companies with multiple departments and roles with varying needs, this package offers an all-encompassing approach for your entire staff from senior management to new recruits.
- 1 hour exploratory call to discuss company’s needs.
- 1/2 day Anxiety & Depression Training for management and HR.
- 1/2 day Anxiety & Depression Training for other staff.
- 1 hour debrief call to discuss ongoing management.
- Bespoke company mental health policy designed by our experts.