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Mental Health in the Workplace

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What is the role of a Mental Health First Aider?

By Amanda Furness | 24 January 2020

In this short article, we aim to answer one of the questions we most commonly get asked regarding workplace mental health awareness training,

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How to have good quality conversations about mental health at work

By Amanda Furness | 03 October 2019

A look at the reasons we may not feel comfortable starting conversations about mental health at work, with some practical tips.

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Why is dementia awareness training increasingly important?

By Amanda Furness | 07 June 2019

A look at the reason dementia awareness training will become salient to an increasing number of workplaces, tips for communicating with someone with dementia and some useful resources.

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Ask the Expert: How can I become a Mental Health First Aider?

By Amanda Furness | 03 May 2019

Trainer, Sue Butterfield explains how you can train to become a Mental Health First Aider and the valuable role this fulfills in the workplace .

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Mental Health Awareness – How language used can contribute to stigma

By Amanda Furness | 13 September 2018

If we all took a moment to think about the language we use when discussing mental ill-health & explain the reasoning to others, we could help reduce stigma.

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Resources include a Health & Wellbeing at Work Survey

By Amanda Furness | 29 June 2018

Other health & wellbeing resources include a report with recommendations for a less stressed nation, guidance on how to change practice & how to disagree.

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Updated Mental Health First Aid Half Day course now available

By Amanda Furness | 24 May 2018

We’re delighted to be able to offer the updated Mental Health First Aid Half Day Course. Delivered by passionate & knowledgeable trainers, it can offer each and every individual in your organisation a basic mental health awareness session.

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Bespoke Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers at Plexus Law

By Jan Lawrence | 30 January 2018

Plexus Law is at the forefront of defendant law. We were delighted when Plexus Law’s Learning and Development team approached In Equilibrium to discuss delivering a 3-hour bespoke Mental Health Awareness training course at their Leeds office.

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Risk Assessment in the Workplace: a priority for psychological as well as physical wellbeing

By Amanda Furness | 22 December 2017

An explanation of why managers should consider psychological wellbeing alongside any potential physical dangers when carrying out workplace risk assessments. How to use In Equilibrium’s ‘CUSP’™ framework to manage mental health conditions at work is outlined.

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Resources – study of Mental Health & Wellbeing in Employment

By Amanda Furness | 07 December 2017

In Equilibrium’s final newsletter of 2017 featured work-related stress, depression or anxiety statistics recently released by the HSE and a study by Deloitte into mental health and wellbeing in employment.

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