Join a free MHFA England webinar  

As we navigate the range of challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on mental health and wellbeing at work is more important than ever before. 

We are delighted to bring you a series of free webinars, bringing together leaders and experts in workplace mental health to share practical advice. The topics are designed to spark conversation and inspire knowledge sharing on best practice approaches, to create a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing in your workplace.

Upcoming webinars coming soon

Watch our previous webinars:

Exploring our updated Mental Health First Aid course

Suicide Prevention: Building safer workplaces and communities

Simon Blake Chief Executive, MHFA England and chair of panel
Chloë Davies Head of Social Impact at Lucky Generals, and MHFA England Ambassador
Stephanie Davies, CEO and Head of Happiness, Laughology
Nick Barnes Founder & Executive Director, National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training.

Workplace connectivity in a hybrid landscape

Zoe Puckering, Client Delivery Team Lead, MHFA England
Mark Rowland, Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation
Stephanie Davies, CEO and Head of Happiness, Laughology
Tariro Okoye, Wellbeing Proposition Manager, Morrinson Wellbeing
Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager, Pearson

Equip your leaders with Mental Health Skills for Managers

My Whole Self: Creating a healthy and inclusive workplace

Simon Blake, Chief Executive, MHFA England
Alice Jennison, Inclusion & Diversity Manager, Skanska
Asif Sadiq, SVP, Head of Equity & Inclusion, WarnerMedia
Jolawn Victor, Chief International Officer, Headspace

Discover our mental health diagnostic service  Support your people with workplace training

My Whole Self: Create culture change in your workplace

Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of People, Wellbeing and Equity, MHFA England
Georgina Carter, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager, National Crime Agency
Leonie McIlroy, Head of Campaigns and Communication, MHFA England

Mental health in the workplace: Reflections from 2021 and planning for 2022

Sarah McIntosh, Director of Delivery, MHFA England
Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager and Global MHFA Lead, Pearson
Bobbi Pickard, Founder and CEO, Trans in the City & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, BP
Bola Ogundeji, Deputy Director of Workforce and OD, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
 

How to practise a mental health MOT

Emma Tomes, MHFA England Instructor Member, Suicide First Aid Tutor, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist by Grief UK
Mike Thakoordin, MHFA England Instructor Member, Freelance Trainer
Emma Reynolds, Head of Innovation, MHFA England

Suicide, stigma and support in the workplace

Emma Tomes, MHFA England Instructor Member, Suicide First Aid Tutor, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist by Grief UK
Sajda Butt, MHFA England National Trainer, Suicide First Aid National Tutor
Clive Stevenson, MHFA England National Trainer, Suicide First Aid National Tutor
Alison Armstrong, Programme Lead, National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education & Training

Race Equity, Intersectionality and Mental Health at Work

Bringing your whole self to work

Mental health tips for the virtual office

Learning from Covid-19: what does mental health at work look like in 2021?

Gender and wellbeing at work: mid-life, menopause and mental health

Supporting mental health in the construction industry

Exploring sexuality, identity, and mental health in the workplace

Emma Reynolds, Head of Learning & Development, MHFA England
Mo Wiltshire, Director of Education and Youth and Interim Director of Programmes, Stonewall
Pippa Dale, Head of Global Markets Roadshows, BNP Paribas, and Founder member of LBTQWomen
Matthew Chew, Senior Planner Buyer, MediaCom​, Founding member of WPP Unite!

How to have conversations about race and mental health at work 

Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture & Wellbeing, MHFA England
Adah Parris, Chair, MHFA England
Chloe Davies, Head of PR & Partnerships, myGwork

Becoming an anti-racist organisation

Simon Blake, Chief Executive, MHFA England
Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture & Wellbeing, MHFA England
Rafaela Ricardo, Community Engagement Manager, MHFA England
Sandra Kerr, Race Director, Business in the Community (BITC)
Pavita Cooper, Founder, More Difference / Chair, CMI Race

Supporting the mental health of People of Colour and Black colleagues

Simon Blake, Chief Executive, MHFA England
Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture & Wellbeing, MHFA England
Adah Parris, Chair, MHFA England
Chloe Davies, Head of PR & Partnerships, myGwork

Mental health in the hospitality and events sector

Chair: Vicki Cockman, Workplace Lead, MHFA England
Natalie Richards, Senior Project Manager, Cheerful Twentyfirst
Gavin Percy, Managing Director, Winning Edges Consultancy Limited

Mental health in the professional services

Chair: Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing, MHFA England
Anna-Marie Jacob, People Experience Leader in UK Financial Services – Consulting, EY
Tari Okoye, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager, Morrinson Wealth Management LLP

Supporting mental health in the return to the workplace

Chair: Sarah McIntosh, Director of People, MHFA England
Zahra Mahamoud, Campaign Officer, Business in the Community (BiTC)
Abi Hart, HR Case Consultant, Telefonica UK
Jacqui Clements, Freelance Coach, Facilitator & Mentor for Third Sector and SMEs

Mental health effects of organisational downsizing

Chair: Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing, MHFA England
Kayleigh Hemmings, HR Manager, MHFA England

Thriving as a Mental Health First Aider

Chair: Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing, MHFA England
Emma Tomes, Global Learning & Development Specialist, Mental Health First Aider

7 July 2020

12 August 2020

Managing mental health in the workplace

Chair: Vicki Cockman, Workplace Lead, MHFA England
Matt Roberts, Director of Membership, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Olive Lewis, Instructor Member, MHFA England
Andy Ward, Operational Lead UK/EMEA, Deutsche Bank