Want to know more about sessions are suitable for anyone with an interest in or responsibility for promoting health in Leeds. These short sessions cover a wide variety of Public Health topics and aim to develop professionals’ awareness and practice around the subjects covered.
At a typical 'Want to know more about ...' session you will:
- learn how to identify the public health issue being covered
- discover local services that are working to improve the issue
- understand ways you can help, should you choose to
The sessions are free of charge and are presented by friendly and knowledgeable facilitators who are experts in their fields, including specialists from the Leeds Public Health team.
Upcoming sessions
Prioritising mental health in the workplace
Thursday 10 October 2024, 10am to 11.30am
This online session will explore the critical relationship between employment, mental health, and the wider determinants affecting wellbeing in Leeds. We'll provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by both employees and employers, with a particular focus on reducing mental health stigma in the workplace. This webinar is suitable for anyone interested in fostering a more supportive work environment.
This session will cover:
- an overview of headline data from Leeds and the impact of wider determinants on mental health
- insights into how employment affects mental health
- a case study from a Leeds employer on handling mental health in the workplace
- discussion around the impact of stigma and stigmatising language on mental health
The session will be led by representatives from the Public Mental Health Team (Leeds City Council), Mindful Employer (Leeds Mind) and Touchstone.
Want to know more about... films
Some of the 'Want to know more about…' sessions are recorded and published to YouTube.
You can watch recorded webinars and other training films on the
Leeds Public Health Training playlist on YouTube
External link, at a time that is suitable to you. If you attended a session that was recorded, this is where it will be published.
Leeds Public Health training playlist
Delivering a want to know more about… session
If you are interested in delivering a 'Want to know more about...' session to raise awareness of a particular public health issue or service, please contact us at
phforall@leeds.gov.uk for a discussion.
