Webinars

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 Events:

Race Equity, Intersectionality and Mental Health at Work

Time: 27 July 2021
Price: FREE
Your Panel: Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Chloe Davies, Phil Samba

MHFA England Live returns to explore the relationships between race, identity, and the impacts on mental health at work.

Aimed at Senior Leaders, HR, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing professionals, this webinar will explore the importance of challenging from the top in order to address inequities in the workplace and creating a mentally healthy culture.

Watch our previous webinars:

Bringing your whole self to work

Simon Blake, Chief Executive, MHFA England
Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO, Directory of Social Change
Sheldon Mills, Chair of Trustees, Stonewall
Atif Choudhury, CEO, Diversity & Ability
Lyssa Barber, Communications Lead, UBS

Mental health tips for the virtual office

Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of People, Wellbeing & Equity
Emma Tomes, Grief Recovery Specialist, MHFA England Instructor Member

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

Simon Blake, Chief Executive, MHFA England
Caron Bradshaw, Charity Chair and CEO
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust and Executive Director and Co-Founder of UK Black Pride
Julia Mazzafiore, Mental Health Lead, Diversity and Inclusion, Department for Work and Pensions

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

Adah Parris, Chair, MHFA England
Lynda Bailey, Co-Founder and Director, Talking Menopause
Jane Lewis, Writer and Speaker, Author of 'Me & My Menopausal Vagina'

Supporting mental health in the construction industry

Vicki Cockman, Workplace Lead, MHFA England
Elvin Box MCIOB, Organisation Development Consultant
Paul Hay, EHS Training Manager - Health and Safety Europe, Lendlease
Sarah Bolton, Head of Charity Services, Lighthouse Club

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