Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and how do ambassadors work?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips staff to spot early signs of mental ill-health and offer immediate, informed support. Mental health ambassadors (or champions) help raise awareness and normalise conversations at work.
I provide high-quality, in-person MHFA training and can help embed a workplace mental health ambassador scheme that’s safe and sustainable.
What does mental health awareness mean in the workplace?
Workplace mental health awareness involves understanding mental health conditions, reducing stigma, and creating a culture where people feel safe to talk. It’s a crucial step towards creating a mentally healthy workplace.
I deliver engaging awareness sessions that build a shared understanding, reduce stigma towards mental health and foster open conversations leading to empathy and connection across teams and leadership.
Where can I find mental health resources for myself or my team?
There are a wide range of professional counselling services, wellbeing apps and free online resources available. Many organisations also offer structured wellbeing programmes, which can include therapy, coaching, and mental health education.
Cormack Mental Health can help you curate trusted mental health resources for employees, aligned with your culture and industry needs.
How can employers check in on employees' mental health?
Regular mental health check-ins - whether through surveys, one-to-one conversations, or anonymous feedback tools—can help foster a supportive culture and identify early warning signs of distress. Proactive check-ins show care and encourage open dialogue.
My ‘Compass Check’ mental health audit helps businesses implement meaningful, regular wellbeing check-ins that drive real change.
What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
An EAP is a confidential workplace service that provides support for a range of issues including stress, anxiety, family problems and financial concerns. Employees can typically access short-term counselling, legal advice and wellbeing resources at no cost.
Cormack Mental Health supports businesses to launch or improve their EAP services, ensuring staff know how to access and benefit from them.
What is workplace counselling or corporate therapy?
Workplace counselling—also known as corporate therapy—involves professional mental health support delivered in a workplace context. This could be one-on-one counselling, therapy sessions, or drop-in mental health clinics.
I can help employers design and deliver accessible, confidential counselling options that meet modern workplace wellbeing needs.
How can employees manage stress at work?
Stress management techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, regular breaks, and realistic goal-setting are powerful ways to maintain wellbeing at work. Employers also play a key role by promoting a healthy work-life balance and a psychologically safe working culture.
I offer practical stress management guidance for employees, tailored to your team's unique pressures and pace.
How do anxiety and depression affect employees?
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common workplace mental health conditions. They affect a huge number of aspects: including focus, productivity, relationships, absenteeism, employee retention and overall wellbeing. Early intervention and a supportive culture are essential.
I help organisations create compassionate systems of support so employees facing anxiety or depression can stay well and stay in work but thrive in a supportive working environment.
What is burnout and how can employers prevent it?
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by chronic workplace and lifestyle stress. It's increasingly common in high-pressure environments and among remote workers. Prevention starts with healthy workloads, boundaries,and psychological safety.
Cormack Mental Health partners with leadership teams to build burnout prevention strategies grounded in research and real-world practice.