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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.
Join our panel of experts as we explore how organisations can foster supportive workplace cultures to prevent suicide and promote good mental health. The webinar will focus on practical strategies for creating a mental health-friendly workplace, addressing suicide prevention, and supporting employees' return to work after a mental health crisis. We will also discuss the critical role that MHFAiders® and managers play in these efforts.
Content: Please note this webinar will contain lived experience of poor mental health and suicidal thoughts.
Topics covered:
- What organisations are doing to support mental health and suicide prevention
- Barriers to suicide prevention in the workplace
- How MHFA England can empower you to create supportive workplace cultures
- Practical strategies for supporting employees during their return to work
Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024
Time: 11am - 12pm
Chair: Sarah McIntosh, Managing Director,Association of Mental Health First Aiders and Director of Delivery, MHFA England®
Andy Ward,Chair,Association of Mental Health First Aiders and Non-Executive Director, MHFA England
Jemima Ankuma, Inclusion & Diversity Assistant Manager, Grant Thornton UK LLP
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Chair: Simon Blake, Chief Executive, MHFA England®
Mark Wilson, Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, MHFAider®, Ford
Dawn Kirk, Customer Service Team Lead, MHFAider, Mars
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, CEO and co-founder of UK Black Pride
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33% of managers we interviewed for My Whole Self Day 2023 told us they felt out of their depth supporting team members with mental health concerns.
That’s where our Manager's Toolkit can help. The resources included in the toolkit can help equip managers with the knowledge and confidence needed to support the mental health of teams – and boost productivity. Help your managers empower their teams, so everyone is able to bring their whole self to work, every day.
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Read insights from our audience and guest speakers
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.
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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!
Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture & Wellbeing, MHFA England
Adah Parris, Chair, MHFA England
Chloe Davies, Head of PR & Partnerships, myGwork
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
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
Chair: Vicki Cockman, Workplace Lead, MHFA England
Natalie Richards, Senior Project Manager, Cheerful Twentyfirst
Gavin Percy, Managing Director, Winning Edges Consultancy Limited
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
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
Chair: Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing, MHFA England
Kayleigh Hemmings, HR Manager, MHFA England
Chair: Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of Culture and Wellbeing, MHFA England
Emma Tomes, Global Learning & Development Specialist, Mental Health First Aider
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