Understanding mental health issues in your team
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
Benefits
- Provides foundational knowledge of mental health and mental illness
- Helps identify signs of mental health issues in the workplace
- Offers practical approaches for supporting team members' mental health
- Promotes a resilient workplace culture
- Supports compliance with workplace health and safety obligations
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I've recently become more aware of unconscious bias and affinity bias as barriers to true inclusion. The affinity bias exercise (around people you trusted) was really valuable as it was a bit of a light bulb moment and further broadened my understanding of some of the psychological factors at play in this space.
Great presenters. Very engaging. As a female who has been engaged in this work for some time it was refreshing to see that a majority of the men in the room are now on board with this messaging.
The facilitator was great – she really cared about mental health issues and it showed. The practical examples were excellent.
I found defining the key concepts of mental health and wellbeing, the symptoms and how to respond appropriately was excellent.
The case studies were excellent, and the practical tips on how to mange certain situations.
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Our online learning courses are meticulously designed to incorporate the latest regulations and best practices. We cover a wide range of compliance topics to help organisations mitigate risks, uphold ethical standards and meet legal requirements. With our automated reporting systems, you can easily track progress and ensure that your team stays on top of their compliance obligations.
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