You go to the gym to get healthier. But once you’re there, you don’t just work out randomly. You choose specific exercises to target certain muscles or tackle problem areas. If you’re looking to lose weight, you’ll hit the cardio. If you want to bulk up, you’ll lift weights. If your back is sore, you’ll focus on stretches and movements that strengthen and relieve that pain. The ultimate goal may be to become a stronger, healthier version of yourself, but there are countless ways to get there

Mental health works in much the same way. It isn’t just one thing, it’s made up of many parts. Stress, trauma, parenthood, friendships, work relationships, the news, even digital fatigue all play a role in how we feel day to day. Each area needs its own strategies and tools to stay strong.

At Richmond Foundation, we’ve developed a wide range of short courses designed to do just that, helping people understand the many challenges that can impact mental health, and giving them the knowledge and resilience to face them head-on.

Here’s a situation many of us can relate to, and how Richmond can make a difference. Later, we’ll also explore some of the other courses we offer to support employees through different life challenges.

For years, a small creative team thrived on an “all hands on deck” culture with long hours, late nights, and plenty of energy poured into growing the business together. Everyone pitched in, and that shared effort became part of the company’s identity and success. But as life moved forward, several team members reached a new chapter of marriage and parenthood.

Suddenly, the same people who had once been first in and last out were juggling sleepless nights, childcare drop-offs, and shifting priorities. They wanted to give their best at work, but often found themselves tired, irritable, and stretched too thin, not sure how to maintain a healthy balance between work and life at home.

Recognising the strain, the company brought in Richmond Foundation for a Working Parent session. A qualified professional led the workshop, offering insights into the emotional and practical challenges parents often face like managing guilt, setting healthy boundaries, and coping with fatigue. Employees were introduced to tools such as stress-management techniques, time-prioritisation strategies, and ways to communicate their needs more openly with managers and colleagues.

All in all, the session created a safe space to share struggles and swap experiences, while also equipping parents with practical strategies to balance both roles. The result wasn’t just individual relief, but a renewed sense of empathy and understanding across the team, strengthening workplace culture, morale, and productivity.

Life can throw many things at us that can affect our mental health. That’s why Richmond Foundation’s Healthy Minds Learn series of courses covers a whole suite of topics. We go beyond mere awareness to deliver practical, skills-based training that can be applied immediately in real workplace scenarios.

What’s more, Healthy Minds Learn is delivered by Richmond Foundation’s team of qualified professionals. As a fully licensed training institution under the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Licence No. 2019-2011, we make sure every course meets the highest standards and follows recognised best practices. That way, your organisation can feel confident you’re giving your people training that’s not only practical and engaging, but also backed by professional expertise and quality assurance.

Here are some of the courses we offer:

• Trauma at Work: Helping teams navigate grief or sudden traumatic events, such as the death of a colleague, workplace accidents, or major organisational changes.
• Leadership and Psychological Safety: Training leaders to foster environments where employees feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and share ideas.
• Work-Life Balance (including for leaders): Exploring boundaries, time management, and strategies to prevent burnout.
• Practical Stress Management: Techniques for recognising stress triggers and applying everyday tools to manage them.
• The Working Parent & Adjusting to Work Post-Maternity: Supporting employees through life transitions and helping managers understand the unique pressures parents face.
• Dealing with Depression or Anxiety at Work: Breaking down stigma, spotting warning signs, and equipping teams with empathy and strategies to support colleagues.
• Bullying at Work: Understanding subtle and overt bullying behaviours, and how to respond effectively.
• Working with Different Cultures: Building inclusive workplaces that respect diversity and foster collaboration.
• Building Emotional Resilience: Helping individuals strengthen their capacity to cope with challenges.
• Digital Wellbeing: Tackling tech overwhelm and learning how to set healthy digital boundaries.
• Practical Relaxation Sessions & Self-Care Workshops: Hands-on techniques to recharge, reset, and maintain better day-to-day mental health.

When people understand the challenges they’re facing, and learn how to build on their strengths, coping strategies, and support networks, they feel more in control of their lives and better prepared to protect their wellbeing.

That’s exactly what our Healthy Minds Learn course series is designed to do. Our training can be delivered online or onsite, and we can adapt every course to match the unique needs of your team. Whether it’s stress management, parenting support, or building resilience, we’ll work with you to create a personalised learning experience that makes a real difference to your people.

Simply get in touch and we’ll help you explore the right options for your people. Together, we can make mental health training a normal, and powerful, part of your workplace culture.