Promoting mental health in the workplace: strategies for a supportive environment

Mental health is no longer just a personal issue; it has become a workplace priority. As the lines between work and life continue to blur, creating supportive environments where employees feel safe, valued and mentally healthy is more important than ever.

This 30-minute webinar will explore how organisations can prioritise mental wellbeing in the workplace, linking directly to NFP’s wellbeing offering. You will gain practical guidance on fostering a culture of openness, resilience and empathy, leading to healthier teams and stronger performance.

What you will learn:

• How mental health impacts performance, engagement and retention, and why addressing it is vital for every organisation
• Practical ways to build psychological safety, reduce stigma and promote open conversations across teams
• Techniques and tools such as wellness check-ins, mental health awareness initiatives and peer support programmes that can be implemented immediately
• The role of leadership in modelling a healthy culture, and how managers can be equipped to support their people
• Insights into designing effective wellbeing policies and supports that make a lasting impact

Why you should attend

This webinar will provide practical strategies to help you strengthen your organisation’s approach to mental health. Whether you are starting from scratch or enhancing existing initiatives, you will take away clear ideas and tools to create a workplace where people can thrive.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in a live Q&A session with the speakers.

Who should attend

This session is ideal for:

• HR and employee benefits professionals
• Team leaders and business owners
• Anyone with an interest in workplace wellbeing

Whether you are building your first wellbeing initiative or expanding a company-wide programme, this webinar will give you valuable insight and direction.

When

Thursday, 20th November 2025
10:00am - 11:00am GMT

Where

Virtual (Via Teams) 

Hosting this session:

Sarah McGurrin Head of Employee Benefits

Special guest:

Dr. Tony Bates is a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Jigsaw – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health. He led the Psychology Department at St. James’s Hospital for 30 years and received his psychotherapy training at the University of Pennsylvania and Oxford. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at University College Dublin (UCD) and is a patron of the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland. Tony is developing compassion-based approaches for young people in care in collaboration with Focus Ireland.

His work highlights the importance of psychologically safe environments, which are essential for mental health in the workplace. He is also the author of "Breaking the Heart Open" and "Coming Through Depression."