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Mental health and psychological safety

Looking after people is just as important as protecting them.

Mental health and wellbeing are an important part of a healthy, supportive and productive workplace. Practical, engaging and approachable training helps people feel more confident talking about mental health, spot the signs early and know where to get help.

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What is included

What we cover.

Tailored to your team, the pressures they face and the support already in place.

  • Mental health awareness for managers and teams
  • Psychological safety: making it safe to speak up about risks, mistakes and near misses
  • Spotting the signs of stress and starting a supportive conversation
  • Stress risk assessment using HSE's Management Standards
  • Policies, and signposting to support services
  • Practical steps for site life: long hours, travel and time away from home

Practical. Supportive. People-focused.

With over 20 years of experience in health and safety, I understand that a safe workplace is not only about preventing physical accidents. Mental health and wellbeing are an important part of creating a healthy, supportive and productive working environment.

I care about raising awareness of mental health in the workplace, and my sessions are designed to give employees and managers the knowledge and confidence to recognise when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations and know where to signpost people for further help.

My aim is to make mental health awareness straightforward, relatable and relevant to everyday working life. Whether you want to introduce mental health awareness to your workforce, support your managers or create a culture where people feel more comfortable speaking up, I can provide training tailored to your organisation.

Dean, NXT-HSE

Sessions

Training tailored to your organisation.

Sessions can be tailored to suit your business and may include:

  • Mental health awareness
  • Mental health in the workplace
  • Recognising the signs of poor mental health
  • Supporting colleagues and starting conversations
  • Stress awareness and management
  • Workplace wellbeing
  • Building resilience
  • Mental health awareness for managers
  • Suicide awareness
  • Creating a positive workplace culture

Mental health is everyone's business. Starting the conversation can make a difference.

How it works

Four simple steps.

  1. Listen

    Understand your team, the pressures they face and the support already in place.

  2. Assess

    Use HSE's Management Standards to find the causes of work-related stress.

  3. Equip

    Awareness sessions and practical tools for managers and teams.

  4. Embed

    Build speaking up and support into everyday work: inductions, toolbox talks and check-ins.

Good to know

  • This is awareness and prevention, not counselling, therapy or a crisis service.
  • Your duty to assess and manage work-related stress stays with your business.

How it is priced

Quoted to scope

Shaped by the number of people, the format of the sessions and how much follow-up support you want. You get a short written proposal before anything starts.

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Common questions

Do employers have a legal duty to manage stress?

Yes. You must assess the risks to health at work, which includes work-related stress, and act on what you find. HSE's Management Standards give you a practical way to do this.

What is psychological safety?

It is a shared belief in a team that people can speak up, ask questions, admit mistakes or raise concerns without being blamed or embarrassed. On site, it is what makes people report near misses and stop unsafe work.

Is mental health awareness the same as mental health first aid?

No. Awareness helps everyone understand mental health and where to find help. Mental health first aid is a separate, longer course for nominated people. Tell us what your team needs and we will talk through the options.

Is this a counselling or crisis service?

No. We help you build awareness and a supportive workplace. If someone is in crisis, call 999, or Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time.

How does psychological safety improve health and safety?

When people feel safe to speak up, hazards and near misses are reported sooner, problems are fixed before someone is hurt, and lessons are shared across the team.

Health and Safety Executive guidance

Sources checked . Using a consultant helps you meet your duties; the legal responsibility stays with your business.

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