Stress Awareness Month 2026: Practical Strategies for Reducing Workplace Stress
Stress is part of everyday life — but unmanaged stress can drain energy, confidence and performance. This short 45 minute Stress Awareness Webinar gives teams simple, evidence based strategies to recognise stress early, manage pressure, and build healthier habits.
What we will cover:
✅ What stress really is and how it affects the body and mind
✅ Common workplace triggers and early warning signs
✅ The impact of chronic stress on wellbeing and decision making
✅ Practical tools to manage pressure and reset the nervous system
✅ Everyday habits that support resilience and healthier working
This webinar is ideal for teams experiencing high workload, organisational change, or simply wanting to strengthen their wellbeing culture.
Cost: £750 (up to 25 people) Charity rate: £500 Delivered via MS Teams or Zoom.
To book your session and secure a date for April 2026 or later in the year please contact sarah@workbetterwellbeing.co.uk
ONE DAY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID REQUALIFICATION COURSE
Course Dates: 28th May & 4th June 2026 :
Tutor led / Two zoom sessions from 10am - 12.00 noon.
COST: £179 per person - includes e-certificate and resources.
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ABOUT THE COURSE
If you completed the Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) First Aid for Mental Health course, you are eligible to requalify within three years of your original certification — plus a three-month grace period. This refresher course will help you renew your skills, boost your confidence, and stay up to date with best practice.
We will cover:
✅ Spotting signs of mental health issues
✅ Having open, supportive and empathetic conversations
✅ Using the FAMH Action Plan
✅ Signposting to reliable support
Assessment
To gain requalification, you will complete a short assessment — a mix of multiple-choice and open questions — in a one-to-one session with Sarah (approx. 45 minutes).
Qualification is valid for three years from the date of completion.
If you have any questions about the course please contact sarah@workbetterwellbeing.co.uk
LEADING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH - TUTOR LED COURSE (Qualification - Level 6 SCQF)
Course Dates: DATES FOR 2026 TBC - Please contact sarah@workbetterwellbeing.co.uk for further details, thank you.
Delivered via Zoom each session will take place at the following time; 9.30am - 12.30 noon.
COST: £270 per person - includes a FAMH book or e-book, one to one Assessment, e-certificate and resources.
BOOK YOUR SPACE
ABOUT THE COURSE
Who is this course suitable for?
The course is suitable for all persons within a workplace but would be particularly useful for anyone who holds a supervisory/managerial level position and who has responsibility for implementing a positive mental health culture and responsibility for First Aid for Mental Health within an organisation.
What will you learn?
The course includes how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. You will also learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
Course Content
- Provide an overview of what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for Mental Health.
- Understand how to start a conversation and provide practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.
- How to recognise and effectively manage stress.
- Understand the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health
- How to effectively use the First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- How to influence a mentally positive culture in the workplace
- Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers (Depression, PTSD, Suicide, Personality Disorders, Psychosis, Anxiety, Self-harm, Eating disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia)
Assessment
To gain the qualification you will need to successfully pass an assessment which consists of multiple-choice questions and open questions. This will take place via Zoom as a one to one with Sarah (approx. 1 hour).
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you can receive either:
- RQF Level 3 - Supervising First Aid for Mental Health at RQF Level 3
- SCQF Level - 6 Leading First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 6
Qualification is valid for three years from the date of completion.
If you have any questions about the course please contact sarah@workbetterwellbeing.co.uk
