Mental Health Support in the Workplace & Community

About This Course

The "Mental Health Support in the Workplace & Community" course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to effectively support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

This course is particularly valuable for professionals in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and community services, as well as individuals seeking to foster a supportive environment in their workplaces or communities. This course will address psychosocial hazards, factors in the workplace or community that can affect mental health, such as stress, bullying, and workload pressures. Participants will learn to identify these hazards and understand their impact on individuals and teams.

Strategies for mitigating psychosocial risks will be incorporated, empowering attendees to create healthier environments that promote mental well-being and resilience. By integrating this vital aspect, the course ensures a comprehensive approach to mental health in both workplace and community settings.

Course Details

Who is this course for:

This course is ideal for:

  • Anyone Interested in Mental Health: Seeking to understand and support mental health issues in their personal or professional lives.

  • HR Professionals: Looking to enhance workplace mental health initiatives.

  • Team Leaders and Managers: Aiming to create a supportive team environment.

  • Teachers/Educators and Trainers: Who want to address mental health in educational settings.

  • Community Workers and Volunteers: Engaging with diverse populations.

Delivery Method:

  • Face-to-face training with required pre-course learning.

Duration:

  • Online pre-learning takes about 3-4 hours to complete.

  • Minimum 4 hours face-to-face.

Prerequisites:

  • No formal prerequisites are required.

  • Participants should have basic English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.Training Requirements:

  • The course includes theoretical instruction, simulated practice with real-world scenarios.

Assessment:

  • Recapping the key online learning topics

  • Role play and practice ‘empowering communication’’

  • Create a simple action plan, including:

    • Referrals and first steps

  • Apply their new skills in three (3) scenarios

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and respond effectively to mental health crises.

  • Understand the nuances of mental health issues and their impact on individuals and communities.

  • Apply effective communication skills to support and engage with people experiencing mental health challenges.

  • Develop strategies to promote mental well-being in the workplace and community settings.

  • Strategies for mitigating psychosocial risks.

  • Introduce the C.A.R.E.S action plan.

Codes of Practice: