This masterclass is designed to empower individuals to prioritise their mental health and contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture. In today's fast-paced work environment, maintaining well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. This session provides participants with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to build resilience, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a sense of well-being. Participants will leave feeling confident in their ability to support their own mental health and contribute to a thriving and supportive workplace for all.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Importance of Mental Health: Articulate the connection between mental health and performance, engagement, and overall well-being in the workplace. Debunk common myths and stigmas surrounding mental health.
• Develop Resilience and Stress-Management Techniques: Implement practical stress management techniques, such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, and time management strategies, to navigate workplace challenges and reduce burnout. Identify personal triggers and develop coping mechanisms.
• Gain Tools to Prioritise Well-being: Integrate self-care practices, including healthy lifestyle choices, boundary setting, and work-life balance strategies, into daily work routines to enhance mental and emotional well-being. Learn how to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Contribute to a Positive Workplace Culture: Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in colleagues and learn how to offer support appropriately. Understand the importance of psychological safety and how to foster open communication about mental health in the workplace. Learn how to challenge stigma and promote inclusivity.
• Seek and Offer Support: Identify when to seek additional support for themselves or others and understand how to access available resources, including Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), mental health professionals, and online support networks. Learn how to have supportive conversations with colleagues and create a culture of empathy and understanding.

What Participants Will Learn:

• Stress Management Techniques: Explore a range of practical methods for managing stress, including mindfulness and meditation techniques, time management and organisational skills, and strategies for managing difficult conversations. Participants will learn how to identify their personal stress triggers and develop personalised coping mechanisms.
• Building Resilience: Develop strategies for adapting and thriving in the face of workplace challenges, including change management techniques, problem-solving skills, and strategies for maintaining a positive mindset. Participants will learn how to bounce back from setbacks and develop a growth mindset.
• Self-Care Practices: Learn how to integrate self-care into daily routines, including strategies for prioritising sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Participants will explore the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life and learn how to disconnect effectively. The session will also cover the benefits of engaging in hobbies and activities that promote relaxation and enjoyment.
• Promoting Positive Workplace Culture: Explore ways to foster an environment that values and supports mental health, including promoting open communication, challenging stigma, and creating a culture of empathy and understanding. Participants will learn about the role of leadership in creating a psychologically safe workplace.
• Seeking and Offering Support: Participants will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in themselves and others and how to offer support appropriately. The session will cover active listening skills, how to have supportive conversations, and how to signpost individuals to appropriate resources.

The masterclass can be delivered in a variety of formats, including interactive workshops, webinars, or blended learning programmes. The session will incorporate a mix of presentations, group discussions, practical exercises, and case studies to engage participants and facilitate learning.