Why Investing in Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Is a Game-Changer

At a time when poor mental health has become one of the leading drivers of workplace absence and disengagement, investing in comprehensive training is more important than ever. In the UK alone, poor mental wellbeing costs employers between £42 billion and £51 billion annually, through sickness absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover.

Mental Health in the Workplace: A Costly Challenge

• Around 828,000 UK employees experience work-related stress, depression, or anxiety each year, losing an average of 18 days off per person, more than is lost to physical illness.
• Poor mental health causes roughly 28% of all UK sick days, and contributes heavily to presenteeism, where workers are present but not fully productive.
• In many cases, employees continue working while struggling, costing employers over £100 billion in lost productivity.

These trends don’t just hurt the bottom line, they also degrade morale, drive up recruitment costs, and risk burning out your most valuable talent. In fact, up to 85% of workers report burnout symptoms, with many taking time off directly related to mental health.

The Business Case for Training

Evidence shows that for every £1 spent on workplace mental health interventions, employers receive around £5 back through improved outcomes.

Targeted training boosts productivity, lowers sickness absence, and improves retention, especially among younger workers, who are nearly five times more likely to leave due to mental health challenges unless supported effectively .

Empowering Your Organisation: Mental Health & Wellbeing Course Suite

Together with Transpire Training, we offer an enriched suite of courses that build practical skills and cultural awareness throughout your teams:

• Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Accredited courses to develop certified first aiders in mental health
• Grief First Aid: Tools for compassionate support through personal loss
• Mental Health Awareness & Champion programmes: Building leadership and cultural change
• Manager Skills for Mental Health: Equipping leaders to support teams through stress and early warning signs
• Stress & Wellbeing Awareness Workshop: Practical strategies to manage workplace pressure
• Regular MHFA Refresher sessions: Ensuring knowledge stays fresh and effective

Through interactive scenarios, guided practice, and compassionate facilitation, participants will learn to recognise distress early, respond with confidence, and champion mental wellbeing across your organisation.

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Why Now?

• Prevent burnout before it costs you – younger staff, particularly, are reporting elevated stress and avoiding disclosure unless supported.
• Boost team morale and retention – training signals you genuinely value your people and employees reward that loyalty.
• Reduce absence and higher productivity – well-supported employees are more engaged and take fewer sick days.
• Mitigate risk and protect your reputation – demonstrate a proactive approach to mental wellbeing, which is increasingly expected by staff, clients, and regulators.

A Sustainable Culture Shift

These courses do more than teach, they spark a movement. Mental Health First Aiders become ambassadors, managers gain tools to coach supportively, and all team members learn to speak openly, reducing stigma. The result? A psychosocially safe environment where people thrive and performance improves.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

Transforming workplace culture is a journey and these courses are the foundation. Discover the full suite and empower your teams today:

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By partnering with Transpire Training, you're making a bold statement: you prioritise employee wellbeing, strengthen resilience, and drive sustainable success, together.