Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

DESCRIPTION

Managing employee wellbeing in the workplace is a crucial skill for line managers. They create the team environment, which has an impact on the extent to which individuals feel comfortable talking about mental health issues and how open they are to seeking help. Early recognition, good management and knowing what practical steps to take can mean that employees get the support they need and minimize negative impact to the business.

OBJECTIVES

TO PROVIDE LEADERS WITH THE TOOLS TO: 

• Understand the impact that mental health conditions have on the workplace 
• Learn how to identify the signs of a mental health problem 
• Learn how to hold a supportive conversation and signpost a colleague appropriately
• Learn how to use adjustments to maintain a colleague in the workplace or facilitate a return to work 
• Understand how to get the right support from Occupational Health 

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for managers from any sector with line reports.