Tag: neurodiversity

29 November 2024
employee mental health • mental health at work • Mental Health First Aiders • MHFA • MHFAs • Neurodivergence in the workplace • neurodivergent colleagues • neurodiversity • Neurodiversity at Work • neurodiversity training •

Neurodiversity Training for Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs)

At Wellbeing Partners, we are excited to introduce our latest service offering: Neurodiversity Training for Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs). This comprehensive 2-hour training is live and interactive for a group of up to 20 of your employees. It is designed specifically to empower MHFAs with the knowledge and skills necessary to support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace, addressing the intersection between neurodivergence and mental health.

Whilst neurodivergence is not a mental health issue, it is a significant risk factor for mental health and wellbeing issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, insomnia, burnout, and related health issues that can also affect mental health.

The trainers for this course are mental health professionals who specialise in supporting neurodivergence in the workplace:

Topics in the 2 hour course include:

  • Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Learn essential facts, statistics, and the importance of using both formal and informal language when discussing neurodivergence.
  • Neurodivergence as a Mental Health Risk Factor: Gain an understanding of why neurodivergence can contribute to mental health and wellbeing challenges, and how to spot potential risks.
  • Types of Neurodivergence: Discover the different neurodivergences, their strengths, and challenges in the workplace, and how they can impact team dynamics.
  • Supporting Conversations: Build key skills for engaging in supportive conversations with neurodivergent colleagues, fostering a more inclusive and understanding workplace culture.
  • Available Support Options: Learn about the various support options that can be offered to neurodivergent individuals to enhance their mental health and wellbeing.

This training is designed for Mental Health First Aiders and other workplace wellbeing champions who want to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and be better equipped to support colleagues facing unique challenges.

For more information please complete the form below or email us at [email protected]

18 April 2024
Lou Campbell • mental health • neurodiversity •

Neurodivergence and Mental Health – come to our workshop at the Watercooler event next week

Our programmes director Lou Campbell is a guest speaker at the Watercooler Event next week and is talking on the topic of Supporting the Mental Health of Neurodivergent Employees on both days. Her speaking slots are on Tuesday 23rd April at 3pm and again on Wednesday 24th April at 11.45am.  More information about the talk is below. If you would like to receive free entry to the Watercooler event on either date to see Lou speak, please get in touch!

Supporting the mental health of neurodivergent employees

Neurodivergence is not a mental health issue. However, neurodivergent employees can be at a much higher risk of mental health issues, particularly if employers are unaware of the factors that can cause detriment to the wellbeing of employees with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more neurodivergent conditions. This session is presented by Lou Campbell, a fully qualified workplace mental health professional, who specialises in supporting the mental health of neurodivergent employees.

This workshop will provide:

·        A range of tips for helping your neurodivergent colleagues thrive at work

·        Advice on what to do if your neurodivergent colleagues are struggling with their mental wellbeing

To book your ticket visit https://www.watercoolerevent.com

25 January 2024
adhd • autism • mental health and neurodiversity • mental health for neurodiversity • neurodivergence and mental health • neurodivergent mental health • neurodivergent support • neurodiversity • neurodiversity counselling • neurodiversity mental health • neurodiversity training •

Mental Health and Neurodiversity in the Workplace – a key focus for 2024

The conversation around neurodivergence in the workplace continues to gather pace, with encouraging moves towards awareness, inclusion and support for neurodivergent employees.

In addition to the full suite of neurodiversity support services such as diagnoses, assessment, coaching and admin support, Wellbeing Partners specialises in a range of unique services that go beyond what other neurodiversity providers offer:

  • Neurodiversity Training for Line Managers: Wellbeing Partners provides live and interactive specialist line manager training for effectively and appropriately supporting the needs of neurodivergent employees. The training can be provided online or in-person in your workplace, and offers in-depth insight into the different types of neurodivergencies and their challenges and advantages to the workplace; how to create a neuro-inclusive team and work environment; and how to communicate and support neurodivergent employees in a way that helps to remove the obstacles that can prevent them from thriving in the workplace. Please get in touch with us using the form below to find out more
  • Specialist Neurodivergent Counselling Support: Key to supporting your neurodivergent staff is ensuring that they have straightforward access to specialist neurodiversity counsellors who are experienced in supporting neurodivergent employees’ mental health. Contact us using the form below to find out more about our specialist mental health support services for neurodivergent employees
  • Mental Health Wellbeing Workshops for Neurodivergent Employees: Whilst neurotypical employees have largely benefited from a plethora of workplace wellbeing initiatives and workshops over the past few years, it is essential that employees with ADHD and/or autism are sufficiently catered for in this space. Wellbeing Partners specialised mental wellbeing workshops for neurodivergent employees provide content, presentation and communication specifically designed to help neurodivergent employees navigate the types of mental health issues that commonly occur in a workplace setting. Get in touch to find out more about our specialist wellbeing workshops

As organisations increase their awareness and celebration of neurodiversity in the workplace, more attention needs to be paid to the specific mental health needs of employees and recruits with ADHD and autism, and their managers too. The prioritisation of specialist support services that enable your neurodivergent employees to thrive is a responsibility that HR teams and managers need to consider and embrace, in order to be truly progressive employers.

Find out more about our Neurodiversity Services – https://wellbeing.partners/neurodiversity-services/

Contact

Enter your details below or call us on 020 3951 7685 for prices and more information about our services

[i] https://bpded.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40479-019-0115-2 and https://adaa.org

[ii] www.autism.org.uk.

[iii] www.additudemag.com

[iv] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28547881/). And https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8187558/

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