Mental Health in the Workplace
A Strategic Priority for Teesside Employers
Poor mental health continues to cost UK employers an estimated £51 billion every year through presenteeism, absenteeism and staff turnover. At the same time, 63% of employees report experiencing at least one characteristic of burnout, creating significant challenges for productivity, engagement and retention.
For employers in Teesside, these challenges are often amplified by wider socioeconomic factors, health inequalities and increasing demand for local support services. As a result, businesses can face additional pressures when it comes to employee wellbeing, absence management and retaining skilled staff.
Investing in workplace mental health is no longer simply a wellbeing initiative. It is a strategic business decision. Research shows that for every £1 invested in mental health support, employers receive an average return of £4.70 through improved productivity, reduced absence and stronger employee retention.
For Teesside organisations, proactive investment in mental wellbeing can help build healthier, more resilient teams, strengthen organisational resilience, and support long-term business performance.
Poor mental health costs UK employers £51 billion a year for employees
New mental health research from Deloitte has revealed that the cost to employers of poor mental health is £51bn per year*, a decrease from £55bn in 2021, but an increase from £45bn in 2019.
How we support your workforce
We deliver impactful, evidence-based mental health solutions that meet the unique needs of your teams. Whether you're looking to energise a staff day or embed long-term wellbeing strategies, we offer a flexible range of services designed to reduce absence, boost resilience, and foster a healthier workplace culture.
Bespoke Packages: No two businesses are the same and neither are their wellbeing needs. We work closely with each organisation to design a customised package of learning and support, ensuring your team gets the tools they need to thrive.
How we deliver this service
We deliver our services with flexibility and discretion, ensuring every organisation and individual feels supported and respected. Whether it's face-to-face on site, in a hired venue, in-person at The Mind Centre in Middlesbrough, or via Teams, we adapt to meet your needs without compromising confidentiality or comfort.
Mental health is a sensitive subject, and we take care to create safe, accessible environments where employees can engage without fear or stigma. Our goal is to make support seamless and effective — wherever and however it's needed.
How can we help?
Every organisation is unique, and the steps required to progress on this journey will differ. Perhaps you are facing a specific challenge you are looking to address as a priority, or maybe you are already advanced in your mental health strategy and need tailored support to reach ambitious objectives?
Our bespoke consultancy service is designed to guide you on your next steps, ensuring your mental health in the workplace programme is effective, impactful, and embraced by everyone in your organisation.
What we offer
At Teesside Mind, we offer a dynamic range of mental health workshops designed to suit every workplace, from bite-size one and two-hour sessions to immersive half-day and full-day experiences.
Delivered either on-site or online, our training is accessible to all levels of employees and tailored to create meaningful impact. Led by experienced trainers with specialist expertise in mental health, our sessions cover core topics as well as seasonal themes, ensuring relevance all year round.
While the subject matter is serious, our approach is refreshingly interactive, informative, and even fun - bringing learning to life in a way that resonates and sticks.
We deliver the following topics:
- Men and the Menopause
- Mental Health Awareness
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Stress
- Depression
- Resilience
- Suicide Awareness
- Coping with winter
- Mental Health and Movement
Topics can be delivered singularly or mixed and matched to build mental health awareness in one day. The workshop will encompass what is going on in the business or organisation at that time and will be sector-specific.
Mental Health First Aid
Our accredited trainers deliver Mental Health First Aid England training, including the 2-Day Mental Health First Aid course and the Mental Health First Aid Refresher course. These courses provide participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to better understand mental health and support someone experiencing a mental health problem. Call us on 01642 257020 to find out more, or email training@teessidemind.org.uk.