Workplace Mental Health Training That Makes a Real Difference
Support your people. Strengthen your organisation.
At Hull Business Training Centre (HBTC), we’ve partnered with expert trainers to deliver practical, accredited mental health training designed for today’s workplace.
This isn’t theory-heavy or tick-box training. It’s real, relevant, and focused on giving your team the confidence to recognise, respond to and support mental health in a professional setting.
Why Mental Health Training Matters
Mental health is now a business priority as well as a people priority.
🧠 1 in 6 employees experience mental health challenges at work
🧠 Poor mental health impacts absence, productivity and staff retention
🧠 Managers and teams often feel unsure how to respond
The right training changes that.
It builds awareness, confidence and practical skills — helping create a more supportive, productive workplace.
Our Mental Health Courses
L1 Mental Health Awareness (Half Day)
A great starting point for all employees.
▪️ Understand what mental health is and why it matters
▪️ Recognise common signs and symptoms
▪️ Reduce stigma and improve awareness
▪️ Build confidence to have conversations
L2 Mental Health Champion (1 Day)
Ideal for organisations looking to develop internal champions.
▪️ Promoting a positive mental health culture
▪️ Deeper understanding of mental health conditions
▪️ Practical tools to support colleagues
▪️ How to spot early warning signs
L3 Mental Health First Aid (2 Day)
A more advanced, accredited qualification for designated workplace roles.
▪️ Building a structured approach to workplace mental health
▪️ In-depth knowledge of mental health and wellbeing
▪️ Skills to respond appropriately in more serious situations
▪️ Guidance on supporting individuals and signposting help
Delivered By Experts
Our training is delivered in partnership with Think Mental Health, led by founder Paul Longley — an experienced mental health professional with a powerful combination of lived experience and practical expertise.
After more than 20 years of personal experience with mental health challenges, Paul built Think Mental Health to provide training that is real, relatable and focused on meaningful change — not just theory.
He has worked with organisations of all sizes across Hull, Yorkshire and the UK, supporting leaders and teams to better understand mental health, improve communication and build stronger, healthier workplace cultures.
Paul’s delivery style is down-to-earth, engaging and highly practical, helping people feel comfortable discussing difficult topics and confident applying what they learn in everyday situations.
The result is training that feels human, relevant and immediately useful — giving your team the skills and confidence to make a genuine difference in the workplace.
How Do I Get Started?
Whether you’re booking onto a course or exploring training for your team, we’d be happy to help – check out our upcoming workshops below. All of our workshops can also be delivered exclusively for your organisation — get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Start building a healthier, more resilient workplace today.
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