Mental Health Awareness

 

“First Line of Defence”

 

Empowering People to Protect Their Wellbeing — and Each Other.

 

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Every day, millions of people struggle silently with stress, anxiety, or depression — often without recognising the signs. The truth is, mental health affects us all. Whether you’re managing a team, working on-site, or leading from the office, understanding mental health is no longer optional — it’s essential.

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Our Mental Health Awareness – First Line of Defence programme has been designed to help you spot the early signs of distress, build confidence in starting supportive conversations, and strengthen your ability to protect your own mental health and that of others.

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Delivered live and interactively by qualified mental health instructors, this 3.5-hour session is your practical toolkit for awareness, empathy, and resilience in the workplace.

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What You’ll Learn

This accredited programme helps you:

• • Understand what mental health really means and why it matters.

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis, and substance misuse.

  • Communicate with empathy, confidence, and respect when someone is struggling.

  • Address stigma and challenge the misconceptions that still surround mental health.

  • Practise self-care and apply the Five Ways to Wellbeing to strengthen your own resilience.

  • Support recovery by knowing when and how to seek professional help.

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Who It’s For

This course is suitable for anyone — from site supervisors and team leaders to office staff and managers — who wants to:

• • Build a mentally healthier workplace.

  • Gain the confidence to start meaningful conversations.

  • Understand how to take proactive steps in maintaining personal well-being.

 

While originally developed with the construction sector in mind, the lessons apply universally — to every team, business, and individual who wants to create a culture of compassion, understanding, and responsibility.

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Programme Highlights

• Live, facilitator-led learning (Zoom or MS Teams)

• Interactive breakout sessions and scenario-based exercises

• Comprehensive workbook and resource toolkit

• Fully CPD-accredited (3.5–4 hours)

• Certificate of Completion provided

• Money-back guarantee – because your learning satisfaction matters

 

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Why It Matters

With construction workers three times more likely to die by suicide than the national average, mental health awareness is not just a conversation — it’s a responsibility.

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This course provides practical steps for prevention and early support, equipping you and your organisation to become a First Line of Defence against mental health crises.

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Together, we can break the stigma, create safer workplaces, and ensure that no one faces their challenges alone.

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It’s time to change the status quo.

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