Understanding mental health in your team

Category: Mental health & wellbeing
Audience: Leader
Format: eLearn
Duration: 30 minutes

Course overview

To protect the health and safety of your people, and to maximise their productivity and engagement, it's vital that you provide them with the appropriate support when they are struggling. This starts with understanding some of the basics of mental health, including how to spot the signs and how to start and conduct a structured conversation with a team member about their wellbeing. This module covers all you need to know in simple language, including a helpful model for healthy conversations and some tips to build resilience in your team.

Learning outcomes

Clearly distinguish the concepts of mental health issue and mental illness
Identify some of the common signs of mental health issues at work
Identify the various ways a people leader can intervene and provide support
Apply a practical model for having a healthy conversation with a team member who may be struggling
Identify what it means to have a resilient culture and apply some tips for promoting a workplace that supports mental wellbeing

Compliance outcomes

Create a mentally healthy workplace that aligns with legal obligations under the Model Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).
Foster awareness and understanding of mental health issues
Effectively identify and manage psychosocial risks
Reduce absenteeism and promote employee wellbeing
Fulfill the duty of care to ensure both physical and psychological safety
Create a more inclusive, productive, and compliant workplace