Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop

Build Confidence in Mental Health Conversations and Everyday Support

What is the Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop?

The Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to better understand mental health, recognise the early signs of poor wellbeing, and support others effectively. This short course is designed for anyone looking to increase their awareness of mental health issues and promote positive wellbeing whether in the workplace, education, or everyday life.

It is ideal for employees, line managers, HR professionals, and those in people-facing roles who want to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and take practical steps towards a healthier, more supportive environment.

Course Content

What can I expect from the Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop?

Stress and Wellbeing Awareness is about understanding how mental health can be affected by everyday challenges, recognising the early signs of conditions such as anxiety and depression, and learning how to manage stress more effectively.

This workshop introduces simple tools like the Stress Container to help individuals reflect on their own wellbeing and support others. While it is not a therapeutic or diagnostic course, it helps build emotional literacy, resilience, and confidence to talk about mental health in a safe and respectful way.

Participants will:

  • Understand Mental Health
    Learn what mental health is and how it differs from mental illness. Understand key influences on wellbeing.
  • Spot Common Symptoms
    Recognise signs of anxiety and depression and how they may appear differently in individuals.
  • Explore Stress & Resilience
    Use the Stress Container Tool to understand how stress builds and how to manage it.
  • Build Confidence to Talk
    Learn how to approach mental health conversations with empathy and clarity, whether supporting a colleague or friend.
  • Know Where to Turn
    Discover the importance of early signposting, and how to direct others to professional help and resources.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements for the Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop?

There are no formal entry requirements for this workshop. It’s open to individuals from any background, role or industry, particularly those looking to create a culture of openness and support around mental health.

This includes:

  • Employees
  • Team Leaders & Managers
  • HR Professionals
  • Educators
  • Volunteers
  • Anyone with an interest in mental wellbeing

Assessment

How is the Wellbeing Awareness Workshop assessed?

This is a non-assessed awareness course. There is no exam or formal assessment. Learning is achieved through:

  • Group discussion
  • Instructor-led activities
  • Case study examples
  • Personal reflection

Participants are encouraged to actively take part in the session but there is no requirement to share personal experiences.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:

  • Certificate of Attendance: Formal recognition of participation in the Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop
  • Access to Monthly Awareness Webinars: Free live sessions exploring a new mental health topic each month
  • Dedicated Email Support: Continued guidance and support from experienced instructors after the course
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FAQs

Is this a mental health first aid course?

No, the Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop is not a formal mental health first aid qualification. However, it provides essential knowledge, practical tools, and the confidence to recognise early warning signs and support mental health conversations in everyday settings.

How can this Stress and Wellbeing Workshop help my workplace?

The Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop helps create a more supportive and open workplace culture. By equipping employees and managers with the confidence to talk about mental health, businesses can reduce stigma, improve employee wellbeing, boost morale, and support early intervention.

Who should attend the Stress and Wellbeing Awareness Workshop?

This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to promote positive mental wellbeing and reduce stigma around mental health. It is particularly beneficial for employees, team leaders, managers, HR professionals, educators, volunteers, and anyone with an interest in mental health awareness.