# Mind makes free online mental health training available for smaller organisations

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/05/23/mind-makes-free-online-mental-health-training-available-for-smaller-organisations/
- Published: 2019-05-23T08:00:25+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Free online training for small to medium sized organisations to promote better
wellbeing in the workplace is now available from Mind.**

The training is aimed at organisations of less than 250 people and is available 
online at the [Mental Health at Work](https://mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/smallworkplaces)
website, which is the initiative from Heads Together and Mind launched by The Duke
of Cambridge in September 2018.

[Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk/)‘s [Mental Health for Small Workplaces](https://mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/smallworkplaces)
aims to build staff confidence in thinking and talking about mental health. It includes
three quick training modules consisting of: building your awareness, tips to look
after yourself and tips to support colleagues. Each module takes 20 minutes to complete
and there is also a guide alongside to help employers roll out the training in their
organisations.

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According to a Mind study into workplace wellbeing, half (48%) of all people surveyed
said they have experienced a mental health problem in their current job with poor
mental health now the number one reason for staff absence.

Faye McGuinness, Head of Workplace Wellbeing Programmes at Mind, said:

> “For small workplaces employees are the most valuable asset. We are beginning 
> to see employers prioritise the mental health of their staff, but we have some
> way to go. Not only is looking after staff the right thing to do, but it also 
> makes good business sense, resulting in increased productivity, morale and retention.
> “From talking to small business owners we know that it can sometimes be difficult
> to find the time or resources to invest in mental health in the workplace. That’s
> why we have made it easier, with online training ideal for employees of smaller
> organisations.”

Andy Neilson, Owner of Twisted Orange, one of the organisations that fed into to
the development of the modules, said:

> “Mental health support is absolutely vital in and out of the workplace. We all
> need some insight and structure to how we can help each other and, just as importantly,
> help ourselves. If you follow the guidelines contained within this material, it
> will do nothing other than benefit you: as an employer, employee or most importantly
> just you as a person. We all need help at times – we just have to be open to receiving
> it and accepting the need for it. This gives you exactly what you need.”

The Mental Health for Small Workplaces training has been funded by [The Royal Foundation](https://royalfoundation.com/),
and developed by Mind with support from organisations including the Federation of
Small Businesses, the Institute of Directors and The Lord Mayor’s Appeal.

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