Why mental health training isn’t just for the workplace, it’s for you

We often hear about the return on investment (ROI) of mental health training in pounds and pence. And yes, the numbers are compelling.

Deloitte’s ‘Mental health and employers’ report shows that, on average, businesses can see a £4.70 return for every £1 invested in workplace mental health initiatives.

But what’s often overlooked is the human return. The personal growth, confidence, communication skills, and emotional intelligence people gain through great training.

At The Mental Health Toolkit, we believe mental health training doesn’t just improve company performance, it develops skilled, more resilient people.

What you really gain by investing in people

Here’s what happens when people take part in mental health training:

• Better communication
  You learn how to talk openly and respectfully about mental health, both at work and at home. This includes reflective listening, asking better questions, and supporting someone without ‘fixing’.
• Increased confidence in handling difficult situations
  From noticing early signs of stress and mental ill health to offering support to a colleague in crisis, our training helps individuals feel equipped, not overwhelmed, when mental health challenges arise.

In fact, 99% of attendees of our Supporting Mental Health course said they “feel confident making use of what they have learnt in the workplace”. That’s based on feedback from 753 participants.

• Improved team dynamics and leadership
  When people can talk objectively about how something is affecting their needs through the shared language of the Emotional Needs & Resources approach, change can happen. We can create more self-aware and accountable employees and more compassionate, effective line managers.

Training options backed by real impact

Each of our training packages are designed with both individual and organisational outcomes in mind:

• Culture change programmes like The Summit Package can offer an impressive £6.30 ROI and foster long-lasting mindset shifts.
• One-to-one coaching, services like Suffolk Work Well or counselling through Suffolk Mind, supports personal development through early intervention, delivering an average £5.90 ROI, while helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported.
• Courses and workshops such as The Comprehensive Toolkit, Supporting Mental Health, and The Essentials are practical, impactful, and offer a 5.0:1 return. The results speak for themselves:

97% of Essentials attendees (out of 6,738 responses) said they felt “the course was a worthwhile investment of their time” and 96% ‘feel confident making use of what they have learnt in the workplace’.

That’s potentially almost all of of your team coming away with skills and confidence.

So, it’s not just investing in training. You’re investing in your people.

Whether you’re an HR professional, a team leader, or someone looking to improve wellbeing in your organisation, mental health training offers more than just value for money, it’s an opportunity to build a healthier, more connected workforce.

Explore the training options today at The Mental Health Toolkit and see how small changes can lead to big returns, personally and professionally.

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