Mental Health Skills for Managers

Mental Health is a significant issue within the workplace - How prepared are you?

As a manager, what would you do if your staff member disclosed they have a mental illness?

This one day training program has been designed to help managers to improve the mental health outcomes for staff. It will support managers to become aware of the warning signs of mental health issues and confidently support their staff to source the appropriate interventions.

The program utilises the internationally recognised 5 step Mental Health First Aid technique to create an awareness of mental health issues in the workplace including common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety and will overview Mental Health First Aid for common workplace situations.

The program will include comprehensive learning materials and activities including handouts and the full Mental Health First Aid Manual

This training program is a must for all Managers!!!

Learning areas

• Awareness of stress as a workplace warning sign of poor mental health
• Introduction to depression and anxiety
• Awareness of warning signs and how to address them
• Mental Health First Aid skills to assist your staff
• Improved confidence to address mental health concerns

Who should attend?

• HR Professionals
• Managers and Line Managers
• Diversity Specialists
• Occupational Health and Safety Officers

Package dates

Cost

$225 plus GST per participant (including materials and handouts where appropriate)

Program Length

Full day training program

For more information

For any queries in relation to this program, please contact Donna de Zwart on (03) 9608 0900 or via email: donna@diversityatwork.com.au

Please note that we can also tailor this, or any other of our courses, specifically to meet the individual needs of your organisation.