Managing mental health at work

one day workshop for managers

10am to 4pm

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Learning objectives:

• Recognise signs of stress and poor mental health at work
• Describe a good practice framework for the mentally healthy workplace
• Describe the role of the organisation, the individual and the line manager in supporting staff mental health and wellbeing
• Identify a range of skills and strategies for managing mental health at work

Workshop Content:

• The mental health continuum: pressure, stress and mental health problems
• Stigma and the problem of disclosure of distress at work
• Practical issues for managers
• Golden rules for managing mental health at work
• Recognising signs
• Stress and poor mental health – a refresher
• Stress and poor mental health: personal or cultural?
• Good practice frameworks for the mentally healthy workplace
• Workplace Tools: HSE Stress Tools, Wellness Plans
• The role of the organisation
• The role of the individual
• The role of the manager
• Support for the manager
• Managing sensitive conversations
• Troubleshooting: impact on the rest of the team, managing confidentiality, supporting the rest of the team; what if the individual doesn’t want my support?
• Managing mental health related performance issues and absence
• Practical support: reasonable adjustments
• Case studies: good practice in managing mental health at work

Workshop methods:

• Information sharing
• Group discussion
• Small group work
• Practical exercises
• Case studies
• Handouts and electronic resources

Training fees:

• One day course: £750 (6 hours) inclusive of materials.
• Half-day course: £400 (3 hours) inclusive of materials.
• Travel outside the M25 area will be charged at standard rail fare.