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The Mental Help Movement

For managers, supervisors and leadership teams

Mental health for leaders

A dedicated programme exploring the relationship between effective leadership and the psychological wellbeing of teams. It gives leaders the awareness, confidence and practical skills to create healthier, more supportive working environments.

Delivered for organisations across Belfast and Northern Ireland.

What the programme covers

Key areas include:

  • Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
  • Becoming a reflective practitioner and understanding your leadership impact
  • Recognising signs of poor mental health within your team
  • Having meaningful conversations about mental health
  • Understanding psychological safety and team dynamics
  • Early intervention and supporting employees who may be struggling
  • The relationship between leadership behaviours and team wellbeing

The aim is to develop more emotionally intelligent, self-aware and supportive leaders who understand the importance of looking after both their people and themselves.

Who it's for

  • Managers and supervisors
  • Senior leaders
  • Leadership teams

Developing your leaders funds free community sessions

Income from our leadership and workplace training helps pay for free mental health education in schools, youth organisations, community groups and charities in areas of social deprivation.

About our community work

Training for the whole team

Our Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Training gives employees practical tools to look after their own wellbeing and support each other.

See workplace training

Let's start a conversation

Whether you're an organisation looking to invest in workplace mental health, a community group interested in working together, or simply want to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

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