Course description
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because early identification and support typically leads to continued productivity and retention of employees. This workshop provides a roadmap to help managers participate in conversations with employees who may require support when experiencing difficulties related to mental health. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that reduces stigma surrounding mental health.
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Who should attend?
Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop for human resources personnel, leaders, managers, and supervisors, and anyone who may need to appropriately respond to staff with mental health concerns.
Training content
Some of the Topics Reviewed
- Why Mental Health Matters
- A Review of Common Mental Illnesses
- Myths About Mental Illness
- Best Practices in Workplace Mental Health
- Tips for Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
- Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Concerns
- How to Approach Someone About a Mental Health Concern
- Employer Rights and Responsibilities
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- What is Reasonable Accommodation?
- Return-to-Work Considerations
Course delivery details
Length
Half-day version
The half-day workshop is great for leaders from the same organization who want to start the conversation around supporting mental health in the workplace, or for groups of leaders from multiple organizations. It’s a fast-paced training that covers a lot of material.
One-day version
The one-day version of this workshop is ideal for leaders from the same organization. The material is similar to the half-day version, but the pace is slower to allow for more in-depth discussion about how to implement the workshop strategies.
Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, and small group discussions.
Certification / Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
- List the common mental illnesses that people may experience in the workplace
- Explain how to engage employees in need of support when experiencing mental health difficulties
- Apply practical strategies to reduce stigma
- Design workplace policies that address the rights and responsibilities of employee and employers to create an inclusive workplace
Contact this provider
ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership Inc.
ACHIEVE’s mission is to inspire learning and improve lives. We envision a world where everyone likes where they work. A trusted provider of professional development training since 2008, ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership offers quality training and resources on the topics...