Mental health and race in the workplace

Training overview

This course will build your awareness and understanding of the disparities experienced by people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

The course examines the intersectionality of race, different cultures, and mental health to develop an understanding and awareness of different experiences and perspectives in order to help you support colleagues from minority ethnic backgrounds with their mental health.

Who should attend?

This course is open to all staff members. It is particularly recommended for Mental Health First Aiders who wish to upskill and deepen their awareness of how race can intersect with mental health.

Key areas

• How racism and feelings of exclusion, especially in the workplace, impact mental health
• Identifying the unique factors which impact the mental health of people from a minority ethnic background, such as cultural differences and experiences of racism
• How the experiences of different minority ethnic people will differ depending on their culture, experiences, family and society
• A framework and the opportunity to practice skills for having confident conversations about mental health
• How to be a supportive ally, through facts and evidence-based information
• Useful resources and support pathways
• A reminder and refresher on supporting your own mental health and wellbeing when supporting others