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Local businesses looking to improve workplace mental health can now access more affordable training through Suffolk Mind's new packages, with options tailored to different organisation sizes and needs.
Why it matters: According to research by Deloitte, mental health training in the workplace can deliver a return of £4.70 for every £1 invested through reduced staff absences and improved productivity.
The big picture: Mental ill health currently costs UK employers £51 billion annually. Suffolk Mind says this figure could be "drastically lower" if more businesses engaged in mental health training, making their new cost-effective packages particularly timely.
The details: Suffolk Mind has introduced four tiered packages for the Mental Health Toolkit. Each package builds on the previous one and includes:
Training tailored to different roles, including management and HR
Display materials like posters and graphics
Support using Suffolk Mind's Emotional Needs and Resources approach
Optional ongoing support from an account manager
What they're saying: "Since launching The Mental Health Toolkit in 2022 we have been overwhelmed by the response from businesses both in Suffolk and the wider UK," says Jon Neal, CEO of Suffolk Mind.
Lynn Rozier, director at Blue Star Human Resources, adds: "The services provided by The Mental Health Toolkit are extremely valuable to businesses – they are very straightforward and really help managers gain a better understanding of mental health."
Bottom line: Businesses interested in accessing the new training packages can find more information at www.thementalhealthtoolkit.co.uk/packages.
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