Managing Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace for Managers

As a manager, you play a pivotal role in creating a positive work environment. 

This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to recognize, support, and promote mental health and wellbeing among your team members.

What You’ll Learn:

Facts about Mental Health and Wellbeing: Gain insights into the prevalence and impact of mental health issues in society and the workplace, empowering you to address them effectively.

Types of Mental Health Problems: Learn to identify different mental health conditions and understand their signs and symptoms, enabling you to provide targeted support.

Recognising Legal Responsibilities: Understand your legal obligations as an employer or manager regarding mental health legislation, ensuring compliance and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Supporting Mental Health at Work: Explore strategies to create a supportive environment for employees with mental health issues, including effective communication and reasonable accommodations.

How to Manage Issues: Acquire practical techniques for managing mental health challenges in the workplace, from initiating conversations to implementing appropriate interventions.

Internal and External Support: Discover internal resources and external support networks available to both managers and employees, facilitating access to additional assistance when needed.

Course Review: Our course provides a comprehensive understanding of managing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, empowering managers like you to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. Join us and take the first step towards promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in your workplace today.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, you will:

• Define mental health and wellbeing and understand their significance in the workplace.
• Familiarize yourself with relevant facts and statistics concerning mental health.
• Recognize legal responsibilities related to mental health in the workplace.
• Differentiate between pressure, stress, and mental health issues.
• Identify common mental health problems and ways to manage them.
• Learn how to support employees with mental health issues effectively.
• Develop skills to address mental health concerns with employees sensitively.
• Understand workplace adjustments and their alignment with legislation.
• Receive practical tips for managing mental health and wellbeing issues as a manager.