The World Health Organisation defines mental health as: “A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.”
This course is designed to help employers and employees to understand what mental health is and how to develop a mentally healthy workplace.
- What is meant by a mentally healthy workplace, including the associated legal responsibilities
- The ways in which a workplace can have both a positive and negative impact on our mental health
- The key steps and areas to consider when developing a mentally healthy workplace
- The resources that are available in relation to mental health and the workplace
Introduction to developing a mentally healthy workplace
- Section 1: Initial considerations
- Section 2: What is a mentally healthy workplace?
- Section 3: The case for a mentally healthy workplace
- Section 4: The legal responsibilities
- Section 5: Ways in which a workplace can have a negative impact on mental health
- Section 6: Ways in which a workplace can have a positive impact on mental health
Key steps to developing a mentally healthy workplace
- Section 1: Establishing leadership and management support
- Section 2: Engaging and involving workers
- Section 3: Ensuring adequate resources and developing an action plan
- Section 4: Planning effectively, setting goals, reviewing and monitoring
- outcomes
Areas to consider when developing a mentally healthy workplace (Part 1)
- Section 1: Organisational Culture
- Section 2: Good leadership
- Section 3: Job satisfaction
- Section 4: Work design and workload management
- Section 5: Work and life balance
Areas to consider when developing a mentally healthy workplace (Part 2)
- Section 1: Respect and the workplace
- Section 2: Recognition and reward
- Section 3: Mental health and safety
- Section 4: Physical health and safety
- Section 5: Mental health support
Available resources
- Section 1: Resources available
- Section 2: Support and services available
Course Cost
$110 (incl GST)
Duration
1.5 hours
Delivery
Online
Intended for
Anyone who may be interested in learning about mental health in the workplace.
Certification
A Certificate of Participation will be emailed at the end of the course.
Additional Info