Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
5th March 2020, London | 16th July 2020, Manchester
Mental ill health is estimated to cost the UK economy between £90-100bn per year. With mental health issues affecting one in four adults in the UK and 1 in 6 people experiencing a common mental health problem in the last week alone, the implications for businesses are indisputable. Mental health is the third most significant cause of sick leave in UK workplaces, with wide ramifications for employee engagement and staff turnover.
Steps must be taken to support staff and counteract loss of productivity. The Mental Health Foundation estimates that policies addressing wellbeing at work increase productivity by as much as 12%. These policies are often simple, related to removing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring that mental health is a workplace priority.
Join us for our ‘Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace’ event, where you will be equipped with the skills and insights needed to ensure that mental health is better accommodated in your workplace. Receive actionable advice and best practice from seasoned experts, and ultimately learn how to create positive change in your organisation.
Key speakers:
- Abigail Hirshman, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing, ACAS
- Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing, Mind
- Leatham Green, Founder, Mindful HR
- Mark Hashimi, Director, Strategic Wellbeing and Senior Consultant, Mind
- Suzanne Pangbourne, Head of HR, Network Rail
- Yvonne Murray, Head of HR, St Johns Ambulance
- Damien Shieber, Head of Culture and Inclusion, Santander
- Luke Roberts, Managing Director, Resolve Consultants
Why attend?
- Learn how to support and protect your colleagues and tackle mental health in the workplace
- Bring new ideas on staff wellbeing back to your organisation and learn to put them in practise
- Hear from leading figures in mental health
- Earn a CPD certificate for your personal progression
- Enjoy an opportunity to network with top speakers and fellow colleagues
Who should attend?
Anyone with an interest in improving mental health in the workplace, including: employers; HR managers/officers; wellbeing officers; health & safety officers; consultants; health services providers; trade unions and representative groups.
The event is CPD certified, and a certificate is available to confirm your attendance.
Dates and locations:
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace | London | 5th March 2020
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace | Manchester | 16th July 2020
*Early bird discount available until Friday 27th March
For queries regarding registration please contact:
Ivana Picone
0207 593 5739
conference.admin@dodsgroup.com
Agenda:
Agenda
09.00 | Registration and refreshments |
9.45 | Chair's Introduction Abigail Hirshman, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing, ACAS |
10.00 | Keynote: Mental Health in the Workplace: a social responsibility and a business imperative |
10.30 | A framework for success: building a holistic workplace wellbeing strategy
Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing, Mind |
11.30 | Networking break |
11.45 | Preparing your work force: training your staff to protect their mental health
Leatham Green, Founder, Mindful HR |
12.15 | Key skills workshop: the role of active listening Learning how to effectively support your peers Luke Roberts, Managing Director, Resolve Consultants |
13.15 | Networking lunch |
14.00 | Keynote: Addressing men’s mental health: identifying and neutralising the unique triggers Mark Hashimi, Director, Strategic Wellbeing and Senior Consultant, Mind |
14.30 | Mainstreaming mental health: how to encourage an open culture in your workplace
Suzanne Pangbourne, Head of HR, Network Rail Yvonne Murray, Head of HR, St Johns Ambulance Damien Shieber, Head of Culture and Inclusion, Santander |
15.45 | Chair’s closing remarks Abigail Hirshman, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing, ACAS |
16.00 | Event close |
09.00 | Registration and refreshments |
9.45 | Chair's Introduction |
10.00 | Prioritising mental health at work: for the wellbeing of staff and business alike
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10.30 | Rights and responsibilities: understanding employers’ roles in mental health at work
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11.30 | Networking break |
11.45 | Strategies for success: establishing a comprehensive ‘mental health at work’ plan
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12.15 | Key skills workshop: Confidence building: supporting front-line managers in communicating with staff and handling sensitive situations |
13.15 | Networking lunch |
14.00 | Keynote: Men’s mental health: unique triggers & encouraging open conversations |
14.30 | Mainstreaming mental health: promoting positive culture change
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15.45 | Chair’s closing remarks |
16.00 | Event close |


