Understanding Stress and Mental Health

What will you learn?

1. Understand what stress is and how it affects the mind and body
2. Recognise the signs of stress and burnout in yourself and others
3. Explore common mental health conditions and their impact
4. Learn practical strategies for managing stress and building resilience
5. Develop an action plan for personal wellbeing and workplace support.

Course contents highlights:

• What is stress? The stress curve and eustress vs distress
• Signs and symptoms: physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural
• Burnout: causes, signs, and prevention
• Common mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis
• Building personal resilience and coping strategies
• The Five Ways to Wellbeing framework
• Action planning and workplace support strategies
• Interactive case studies, quizzes, and practical exercises

This course is ideal for:

• Managers and team leaders
• HR and wellbeing professionals
• Support workers and frontline staff
• Anyone interested in improving mental health awareness and resilience

After this course, you will:

• Gain confidence in identifying and addressing stress and mental health issues
• Learn evidence-based strategies to improve resilience and wellbeing
• Understand the link between stress, performance, and organisational culture
• Reduce absenteeism and improve productivity through proactive support
• Access practical tools, resources, and real-life case studies

This course is CPD Accredited. Trainees will receive a CPD Certificate and 7 points following course completion.