Course overview
Build your understanding of mental health in the workplace with this CPD accredited online course, designed to help employees at all levels recognise the signs of poor mental health, look after their own wellbeing, and support colleagues who may be struggling. Mental health conditions affect approximately one in four people in the UK each year, and the workplace plays a significant role in both contributing to and alleviating mental health difficulties. This course covers common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout, and explains how to recognise the early warning signs in yourself and others. You will learn about the factors that can affect mental health at work — such as workload, relationships, job security, and work-life balance — and explore practical strategies for building personal resilience, managing stress, and maintaining good workplace wellbeing. The course also addresses the importance of reducing stigma around mental health, creating a culture where colleagues feel safe to talk, and signposting to appropriate sources of support including Employee Assistance Programmes, the NHS, and mental health charities. Employers have a duty of care to support the health and wellbeing of their staff. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate showing the course you have completed.
Mental health awareness for employees at a glance
Mental health awareness for employees is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 2-3 hours to complete.
The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Entry type | Course |
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| Provider status | Published |
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| Duration | 2-3 hours, self-paced |
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| Certificate | CPD Accredited, download after passing |
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| Study and retakes | Any device, unlimited retakes within your chosen access period. |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK
hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside.
This course is included in the training bundle, with 12, 24 or 36 months
of access for one person. Certificate information is listed for this course above.
Frequently asked questions
Why does mental health awareness training matter at work?
Employers have a duty of care for the wellbeing of their staff, and mental ill health is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in the UK. Awareness training helps people recognise the signs early, respond supportively, and know where to point a colleague for help.
Is mental health training a legal requirement?
No law names a specific mental health course, but health and safety law requires employers to manage risks to health, which includes psychological wellbeing. Many employers train staff as part of meeting that wider duty.
What does the course cover?
It covers common conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress, the signs that someone may be struggling, how to start a supportive conversation, and the support routes available inside and outside work.
Who is this course for?
It suits all employees who want to understand mental health and support colleagues. A separate manager-level course covers the extra responsibilities of leading a team.
