Mental health trainings
Mental health training provides employees and managers with practical knowledge to recognise mental health risks, prevent problems from escalating, and support better coping skills both at work and in everyday life.
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Why offer this service to employees?
Mental health training helps prevent problems, increase awareness, and strengthen employees’ ability to cope with everyday challenges at work.
By providing mental health training, organisations can:
- Increase awareness of mental health and well-being
- Help employees recognise stress, overload, and burnout risks at an early stage
- Prevent mental health problems from escalating
- Support employees in managing demanding situations
- Equip managers with skills to recognise and support employees
- Improve communication and collaboration within teams
- Reduce tensions and conflicts in the workplace
- Support employees during periods of change and uncertainty
- Create a more open and supportive workplace culture
When is the service needed?
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As a preventive measure
When an organisation wants to proactively invest in employee well-being, prevention, and a healthier workplace culture. -
During organisational change
Restructuring, rapid growth, role changes, layoffs, or other forms of uncertainty can increase psychological strain among employees. -
To increase awareness of mental health
When mental health topics are difficult to discuss or employees lack knowledge and confidence in the subject. -
To strengthen teamwork and psychological safety
When the organisation wants to improve collaboration, trust, and open communication. -
To support managers
When managers need more knowledge about recognising employee overload, having difficult conversations, or supporting their teams. -
To support work ability and job satisfaction
When the goal is to reduce challenges related to mental strain and improve long-term job satisfaction. -
When stress and pressure are increasing
When employees or managers experience ongoing stress, high workloads, or difficulties recovering. -
When there is a risk of burnout
When teams show signs of fatigue, declining motivation, emotional exhaustion, or disengagement.
What’s included?
Mental health training is designed for organisations that want to strengthen employees’ and managers’ knowledge and skills related to mental health and well-being.
The content, focus, duration, and format of each training programme are tailored to the organisation’s needs.
Training can be delivered on-site at your organisation, online or in another agreed format.
Important information:
- Training may be delivered to the whole organisation, managers, or a specific team
- The duration and scope depend on the agreed objectives
- Training is designed to raise awareness and develop practical skills
- Training does not replace healthcare services, psychological counselling, or treatment and is not intended for diagnosis
- Additional activities or support services can be included if needed
How it works?
Request submission
Submit an enquiry through our website form, contact us at ariklient@meliva.ee, or reach out to your account manager.
Needs assessment
Together, we define the topic, scope, format, and target audience. We can also help clarify the desired outcomes and impact of the training.
Proposal
We prepare a proposal outlining the content, logistics, duration, and pricing.
Training delivery
We deliver the training in the agreed format and at the agreed time.
Follow-up activities
We collect feedback and, if desired, discuss next steps, such as additional training, leadership support, or other services that meet your organization’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific training topics are available?
Our training programmes are flexible and cover a wide range of mental health topics and challenges faced by individuals and organisations. The content and duration are tailored to organisational needs.
Below are the main themes and topics that may be covered during the training. Training may include one or several of these themes.
1) Stress and Recovery
Topics include stress, burnout, recovery, sleep and sleep problems, and practical strategies for maintaining balance.
2) Everyday Coping and Self-Management
Topics include time management, work-life balance, hybrid work, focus, self-care, and habits that support better everyday coping.
3) Emotions and Mental Well-Being
Topics include emotional regulation, coping with anxiety, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and maintaining inner balance.
4) Communication, Conflict Management, and Workplace Climate
Topics include communication skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, boundary setting, and creating a psychologically safe work environment.
5) Teamwork and Collaboration
Topics include trust, team dynamics, collaboration, performance, and working towards shared goals.
6) Leadership and Employee Support
Topics include recognising employee needs, supporting well-being, maintaining motivation, leading change, and managing challenging situations.
7) Mental Health Awareness and Prevention
Topics include mental health fundamentals, early recognition of concerns, prevention strategies, and activities that support mental well-being.
8) Psychosocial Work Environment and Risks
Topics include psychosocial hazards, risk identification and prevention, workplace bullying, workplace violence, and creating a safe work environment.
9) Specific Mental Health Challenges
Topics include anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD and autism in the workplace, and other specific mental health challenges.
Who are mental health training programmes designed for?
Training can be delivered to the whole organisation, managers, HR professionals, or specific teams. The target audience is agreed based on organisational needs.
Can the training be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. The focus, content, and format are adapted to your organisation’s objectives and target audience.
Is the training delivered on-site or online?
Mental health training can be delivered either on-site or online. The format is chosen according to your needs and preferences.
How long does a training session last?
The duration depends on the topic, target audience, and objectives. The scope is agreed before the training takes place.
Do managers need separate mental health training?
In many cases, yes. Managers play an important role in workload management, communication, creating a supportive culture, and recognising concerns early.
What if we can’t find a suitable training programme?
The training programmes listed above are examples of what we offer. We can develop a training programme or a broader training solution tailored to your organisation’s needs. Get in touch with us to discuss your goals, expectations, and any questions you may have, and together we’ll find the solution that best suits your organization.
