Mental Health

Introduction to Mental Health

This 1-hour seminar is the perfect starting point for building awareness and understanding around mental health in the workplace. It’s a shorter, introductory version of our Mental Health 101 workshop, designed to fit easily into busy schedules, employee induction programmes or large team rollouts.

Engaging and practical, the session helps participants recognise the importance of self-care and understand the basics of mental health and wellbeing.

By the end of the seminar, your team will have greater awareness of mental health challenges and practical strategies to support their own psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing, creating a more supportive workplace culture.

This course can be delivered on-site for up to 25 attendees or online for up to 50 attendees.

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For Business

1 Hrs
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Course Overview

On-site Seminar: Up to 25 pax

Available nationwide

Online Seminar: Up to 50 pax

Topics Covered in this seminar:

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This engaging and practical 1-hour seminar helps increase employee awareness and promotes a general understanding of mental illness, mental health and the importance of personal wellbeing.

  • Introduction to mental wellbeing
  • Influences on mental health
  • Te Whare Tapa Wha
  • Common concerns around anxiety and depression
  • Stress and its effects
  • Importance of good support networks
  • Sources of assistance and resources available

"The MH101 workshop and the Building Resilience and Self-Care workshop will provide both the source material and flexibility to allow participants to explore these challenging topics. Participants will have the opportunity to explore basic concepts and learn practical skills to improve wellbeing in the workplace."

Dr. John Fitzgerald - Clinical Psychologist & Psychosocial Risk Management Consultant

Health and wellbeing are critical factors in achieving a high–performing, productive workplace.

Creating a workplace culture that promotes good mental health, where people can flourish and be their best, benefits both the individual and the workplace. LifeCare works with organisations across multiple sectors and industries, empowering their staff with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to know how to recognise and respond to someone who is struggling with their mental health.

We have developed mental health and wellbeing training packages to help improve mental health in your workplace. All our courses are delivered nationwide by qualified and experienced professionals.

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statistics

Here are some stats about workplace mental wellbeing in New Zealand.

The three biggest workplace well-being challenges by The New Zealand Workplace Diversity Study 2022

81.9%

Employees’ Mental Health

75.5%

Stress

74.3%

Work/life Balance

The main causes of work and non-work-related stress by the Workplace Wellness Report 2023

72%

Workload

Workload remains the leading cause of stress/anxiety in the workplace. 80% reported by companies with 50 or more staff and 63% in companies with less than 50 staff.

39%

Long Hours

Unlike 2020 results, Long hours took the second place in the main causes of work-related stress across both business sizes (47% for 50 or more staff and 31% in fewer than 50 staff)

62%

Financial Concerns

The main cause of non-work-related stress is financial concerns (67% for businesses with more than 50 staff and 56% fewer than 50 staff)

Testimonials

“From a feedback perspective, the staff conducting the health checks were extremely professional and delightful. This was the first time health checks were being conducted by the business and we had some very nervous and apprehensive staff but the LifeCare team made them feel comfortable and I think they saw the value of such a service in the end.”

Sophie H at CT

“The team really appreciated the day and found it informative and interesting, the day went quickly, Tiffany kept the group well engaged and there were interesting discussions taking place.

One of my staff comes from working for the Cancer Society and has been on a number of these types of workshops, they mentioned this was by far the best they had been on.  The tangible information was so helpful… the physiology of mental health, the different types of mental health concerns and giving the staff tools to recognise it and to manage it for themselves as well as their colleagues”.

Denise Meulenbroeks at SF

“I wanted to pass on great feedback from the group regarding the first training on Saturday 20/7/24, Tiffany was very good, enthusiastic and kept the good-sized group engaged from start to finish”.

Catherine Rubery at Goodman Contractors Ltd

“Fantastic facilitator to credit to her delivery. She was engaging and the feedback from the participants was great!”

Kylie Norman at Inframax Construction

“I would, without any hesitation, recommend Life Care Consultants to any organisation or individual seeking First Aid skills. Their methods are innovative, up to date and their staff friendly and extremely easy going, capable of adapting to any learning style. They are all very well equipped to provide anyone with this essential life skill. Our staff love them”

Sanja Zubcic at City Parks Services

“The training was fantastic. The tutors were great and I got some really good positive feedback from the staff who said they really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.”

June Wright at ECO Maintenance

“The presenter related to all the staff excellently, many comments made on this by both field staff and managers. Course content was also very good and what we had asked for. Considering the short notice, the service was choice and much appreciated.”

Rachel Haapu at Fulton Hogan

“Yolandi, our tutor today was bloody awesome. A wealth of knowledge and damn easy to get along with, better than every St John/Red Cross course I have attended. Keep up the good work”

Paul Clarke at Security Technician

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