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Supporting Rural Mental Health

Build connection, break isolation and strengthen mental wellbeing in rural settings. Explore practical tools, foster inclusive support and lead with compassion, wherever you are.
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Course information

  • LEVEL
    Everyone
  • LOCATION
    Interactive Webinar
  • TIME
    1 Hours
  • COST
    £25

about the course

Rural life brings strength, community and connection to nature. But it can also mean fewer services, longer wait times and a tough environment that can make it difficult to ask for help. This session unpacks those challenges through the lens of lived experience and sector research, helping participants better understand how mental health is shaped by place.

In this practical webinar, we’ll explore real-world strategies for improving wellbeing, starting with yourself. You’ll learn how to notice signs of mental strain, set boundaries that support your mental health, and take simple actions to improve connection and resilience.

We’ll also cover how to open conversations with others, respond with empathy and point people toward help in a rural context.

Finally, we’ll look at how organisations and teams can work more inclusively: creating communication habits and team cultures that reduce isolation, even when staff are working alone or spread across wide areas. Participants will leave with practical ideas, helpful resources and a renewed sense of what’s possible, whether you’re working on a farm, in a village school or from home on a patchy Wi-Fi connection.

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organisational benefits

Improved wellbeing and retention

Staff learn ways to protect their own mental health and build sustainable habits — reducing burnout and improving engagement.

More supportive teams

Staff feel more confident checking in on colleagues, and creating a culture of openness and support.

Bridges the urban-rural disconnect

This training brings leadership closer to the rural experience, helping head office avoid assumptions and design policies that actually work on the ground.

Stronger rural connections

Teams gain insight into rural-specific challenges and practical ideas for working better across distance.

Better use of resources

Learn low-cost ways to improve staff morale and peer support without needing to expand service delivery.

by the end of this session

Participants will:

  • Recognise the key challenges to mental health in rural and remote settings, including isolation, stigma and access to support.
  • Learn everyday wellbeing strategies they can use to manage stress, improve personal resilience and stay connected to others.
  • Understand how to support others by building trust, offering space for conversations and signposting help effectively.
  • Explore inclusive ways of working that foster connection and reduce isolation — even when teams or colleagues work remotely or alone.
  • Feel more confident in creating supportive spaces within professional and local communities.

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