Summary

There have been increased reports linked to mental health problems within the United Kingdom. One in four people in the UK have been reported to face mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.¹ As a direct result, a report commissioned by the UK prime minister calls for employers to provide more support for employees with mental health conditions.²

Join this educational webinar with Peter Sheath, a registered mental health nurse who focused a large part of his career on behavioural health and its relationship with wellbeing and recovery from addiction. Here, he will provide a clinical view of the science between drugs, alcohol, and mental health.

He will share what triggers and conditions may lead to addiction and mental health concerns, as well as resources available to both employees and managers. The audience will be left with a greater understanding on how to implement a successful wellbeing program and subsequently create a healthier workplace.

Learning Objectives

• How to implement a successful wellbeing program and subsequently create a healthier workplace
• Common triggers, health implications and early warning signs of drug or alcohol use and mental health challenges
• Considerations in approach for employers and available resources
• The impact of communication, professional relationships, and the creation of safe spaces

Presenter Biography

Peter Sheath is a registered mental health nurse and has focused a large part of his career on behavourial health and its relationship with wellbeing and recovery from addiction.

Currently he is employed as a harm reduction outreach nurse. His main remit is to help people who have chaotic lives to stay alive and, hopefully, make more informed choices around the hazardous behaviours they tend to be involved in.

Over the past ten years he has also been part of initiating and delivering personal and professional development programs across a variety of different agencies.

Who Should Watch

HR, HSE, employers