Tailored mental health training for financial services  

Different sectors. Unique challenges. Tailored training options that suit. 

For managers and teams to work at their best, creating an inclusive environment to support their wellbeing, while driving performance, is crucial. Yet in high-pressure environments, employees can struggle to find the right support, while stress and burnout impact productivity, increase staff turnover, and threaten long-term success.   

We recognise that no two sectors face the same pressures, which is why our mental health training is tailored to the unique realities of your workplace. Our tailored financial services training gives leaders and teams the tools to build resilience, support wellbeing, and create a culture where people can thrive – because when your people are well, your organisation performs at its best. By equipping managers and teams with the tools to recognise poor mental health and create supportive working environments, organisations can protect wellbeing, improve retention, and sustain high performance.  

Our courses are designed to teach people to recognise the signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations, and signpost to help. By investing in training, you’ll be giving your people the skills and confidence to have conversations about mental health and encourage staff to seek early support. It's this early intervention which aids recovery. 

Why it matters 

Long hours, target-driven environments, and intense performance pressure often create stigma around speaking up. With only 14% of people in the financial services disclosing struggles to their employer, it’s clear that silence carries a heavy cost.   

In research conducted by MHFA England, 83% of UK finance employees considered changing jobs due to work-related mental health concerns, and nearly 50% resigned for that reason. Across the sector, over 60% of professionals report excessive stress or mental health concerns, with 80% fearing burnout within the next 12 months. High performance cultures, where long hours and high pressure are often the norm, can intensify these challenges. A Deloitte survey revealed that UK finance and insurance staff face a burnout rate of 17% – compared to 12% in other sectors, costing employers £5,379 per employee annually.   

Our sector-specific training equips managers and teams to reduce these costs and develop sustainable performance. It gives them the confidence and skills to tackle stress and stigma where it hits hardest. By equipping your people with the right training and support, you can give them the time, tools, and training to do their job well and support others. 

Without the right support organisations risk losing valuable people. Now’s the time to prioritise mental health provision, build a healthier workplace culture, and take proactive steps to prevent a deepening talent crisis. Our training supports a culture where employees feel safe to speak up – without fear of damaging their career progression or professional reputation.  

Our tailored training courses for financial services 

Recognising that one size doesn’t fit all, our courses are designed specifically for those in financial services addressing the unique pressures of your workplace. This makes the impact longer lasting, implementation more strategic, and gives you a better return on investment. 

Our courses provide financial services staff with the knowledge, awareness, and skills to support their own and others mental health. 

We have tailored options for the following courses: 

Mental Health First Aid for Financial Services 

Mental Health Skills for Managers: Financial Services 

Using sector and role-specific scenarios, statistics, and activities, our tailored financial services training options provide more impactful learning experiences for learners.   

Developed with subject matter experts with decades of experience leading and supporting teams within the sector, our financial services training ensures relevance, credibility, and measurable impact. 

The result? People who are better supported, healthier teams, reduced staff turnover, and higher productivity. With tailored training, performance and wellbeing go hand in hand.  

If you are interested in tailored training for your sector and you aren’t part of the financial services sector, we can still help. Get in touch at: workplace@mhfaengland.org