Bite-sized Learning Sessions

Mental Health: Starting the Conversation

Mental Health- Starting the Conversation
Starting a conversation about mental health can feel challenging. This session builds confidence in approaching sensitive discussions with care, while exploring the effects of stress and how to support others effectively.

Whatever experience we have with mental health, whether it’s something we’ve been through ourselves, are currently living with, or have only observed in others, starting a conversation with someone who is living with a mental health condition can feel daunting. However, it may be a vital step in helping them access the support they need.

Whether it’s a family member, friend, neighbour, or work colleague, knowing when, where, and how to start that conversation isn’t always easy. In this session, we’ll explore ways to approach these discussions sensitively and respectfully. We’ll also examine the short- and long-term effects of stress on the human body.

Why Attend This Session?

  • Learn how to start mental health conversations with care and confidence
  • Explore practical strategies for approaching sensitive topics
  • Understand the physical effects of stress on the body
  • Build awareness to better support others in personal and professional settings
Basic info

Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

This Session Includes:

  • PDF of the presentation
  • Digital certificate of completion
Intended audience

This bite-sized learning session is suitable for:

  • Driver Trainers, ADIs and PDIs who want greater confidence when supporting learners, colleagues, or peers experiencing mental health challenges

  • Anyone working in people-facing roles where sensitive conversations may arise

  • Managers, supervisors, or team leaders seeking to better support wellbeing in the workplace

  • Individuals with little or no prior mental health training who want a practical, accessible introduction

  • Those who want to build awareness and understanding, rather than clinical or diagnostic knowledge

What are Bite-sized Learning Sessions?
Live online sessions that provide short, focused training on a wide range of topics relevant to driver and rider trainers. Each session is delivered by an industry expert and designed to be affordable, accessible, and time-efficient. These sessions are ideal for building knowledge, staying professionally up to date, and working towards further qualifications. They offer a convenient way to complete CPD without the need for travel or significant time commitments. Designed for medium-sized groups, usually accommodating 20 to 40 attendees, with minimal interaction.
How To Attend
This session is delivered via Zoom, allowing Driver Trainers to join from the comfort of their own home or office. Zoom is a widely used video conferencing platform that enables live, interactive participation without the need for travel. The Zoom link will be sent on the working day before the session and again 30 minutes before the session starts. Please ensure you are able to access and navigate Zoom before the session starts. If you’re unable to join due to technical issues, we cannot guarantee a place on an alternative session.
Mental Health- Starting the Conversation

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What are Bite-sized Learning Sessions?

Live online sessions that provide short, focused training on a wide range of topics relevant to driver and rider trainers. Each session is delivered by an industry expert and designed to be affordable, accessible, and time-efficient. These sessions are ideal for building knowledge, staying professionally up to date, and working towards further qualifications. They offer a convenient way to complete CPD without the need for travel or significant time commitments. Designed for medium-sized groups, usually accommodating 20 to 40 attendees, with minimal interaction.

How To Attend

This session is delivered via Zoom, allowing Driver Trainers to join from the comfort of their own home or office. Zoom is a widely used video conferencing platform that enables live, interactive participation without the need for travel. The Zoom link will be sent on the working day before the session and again 30 minutes before the session starts. Please ensure you are able to access and navigate Zoom before the session starts. If you’re unable to join due to technical issues, we cannot guarantee a place on an alternative session.

Course requirements

To take part, you’ll need: