By becoming a Mental Health Friendly Business, you’re taking a proactive step towards creating a supportive, understanding, and inclusive environment for everyone who walks through your doors.
When you sign up, you’ll gain access to free training, resources, and ongoing support to help you:
- Recognise signs of poor mental health
- Ask the right questions with confidence
- Listen with empathy
- Signpost to local support services
You never know when someone might need a supportive conversation. By fostering a safe and understanding environment in your everyday setting, you can make a real difference—often in ways you may not even realise.
Flexible, Bite-Sized Training
We understand how busy running a business can be. That’s why our training is designed in short, practical sessions that fit easily around your day:
Looking After Your Wellbeing (1 hour)
Learn how challenging conversations can impact your wellbeing and discover practical ways to stay grounded and resilient. This session covers:
- The short- and long-term effects of difficult conversations
- Understanding the stress response
- Techniques to support yourself before, during, and after conversations
Mental Health Awareness & Fitness (1 hour)
Build your understanding of mental health, including:
- Common signs and symptoms
- What mental fitness means
- Practical ways to strengthen wellbeing
- Where to access further support
Start a Conversation – Suicide Prevention (20-minute eLearning)
Increase your awareness and confidence by exploring:
- Risk factors, prevalence, and impact of suicide
- Recognising warning signs
- How to start meaningful conversations
Get Involved Today
Sign up via the website:
https://www.startaconversation.co.uk/welcome
Or get in touch with Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Officer:
Beckie Jacobs – rebecca.jacobs@leics.gov.uk
Take the step today—because a simple conversation could change someone’s life.
