Free Mental Health Awareness Training and Workplace Wellbeing Resources

 

Creating a culture where mental health is openly discussed, stigma is challenged, and wellbeing is prioritised benefits both employees and organisations alike. To support your ongoing workplace wellbeing efforts, we would like to highlight the following upcoming free training opportunity and resources.

 

Introduction to Psyched: Mental Health Awareness Training for Workplace Staff

Tuesday, 10 November 2026
9:30am - 1:15pm
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork

This free introductory session explores how the Psyched Programme can support organisations to promote positive mental health, reduce stigma, and strengthen workplace wellbeing.

Register here:
https://bookwhen.com/healthpromotiontraining/e/ev-sh3y6-20261110093000

 

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Free Supports and Resources

Workplaces may also wish to avail of the following free supports and resources to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention among staff.

 

Green Ribbon Campaign (Shine)

Encourage open conversations about mental health and help challenge stigma in your workplace.

https://www.shine.ie/advocacy/green-ribbon-campaign

 

Let's Talk About Suicide (HSE)

A free online training programme that supports participants to recognise signs of suicide risk, engage in supportive conversations, and signpost individuals to appropriate supports.

https://traininghub.nosp.ie/

 

safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training

A half-day programme that helps participants recognise when someone may be struggling and connect them with support.

https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

 

Balancing Stress Programme (HSE)

A free online programme providing practical tools to help manage stress, worry, anxiety and low mood.

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/self-help/balancing-stress/

 

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Please also find attached a poster containing useful mental health support services and helpline contact details. We encourage you to display this resource prominently within your workplace and share it with staff.

 

Together, we can continue to create workplaces across Cork and Kerry where mental health is valued, supported and embedded within workplace culture, policies and practices, and where employees feel heard, respected and empowered to thrive.

 

All the best,

Aoife

Aoife Ní Chonchúir

Health Promotion Officer

Healthy Cities & Counties

 

Mobile:087 2288271

Email: Aoife.nichonchuir@hse.ie

Web: https://psychedworkplace.ie/

Web: https://corkhealthycities.com/

 

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