Supervising Mental Health at Work
This course will look at supervising stress and mental health at work and show you how to create a good mental health culture in your workplace.
The course starts by examining the negative effects of poor mental health on individuals and also considers the many benefits of mental health interventions by employers.
You'll learn the six main areas that can lead to work-related stress and discover how to recognise when individuals and teams are under stress.
Companies are legally bound to assess health risks from stress at work, and we'll show how to assess those risks, along with how to recruit, and train Mental Health First Aiders.
You'll learn how to create a good mental health culture within your workplace and how to conduct a Mental Health Audit and produce a Mental Health Policy and Action Plan.
Finally, you'll learn a number of proven ways to promote a good mental health culture within your workplace.
Course Overview
The Supervising Mental Health at Work course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to support mental health within the workplace. The course begins with an introduction to mental health awareness, including recognising common challenges and understanding the impact of mental health on employees and overall organisational performance. Learners then explore practical strategies for implementing mental health support, including best practices for supervision, creating a supportive work environment, and promoting wellbeing. Delivered fully online, the course allows learners to progress at their own pace, making it flexible and convenient for busy professionals.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Define the term Mental Health and understand the impact of poor Mental Health in the workplace.
Understand workplace factors relating to Mental Health issues.
Learn how to create Risk Assessments and how to implement them successfully.
Introduce the role of a Mental Health Aider and how they can help to implement successful mental health policies and work culture.
Who is this course for
This course is aimed at supervisors and line managers who are interested in getting a basic awareness of mental health at work and want to use this knowledge to create a positive mental health culture in their workplace.
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Other more specific awareness courses such as Depression Awareness would complement this one for those who want a more rounded knowledge of mental health issues. For those wanting to take their role further Mental Health First Aid would be a great follow up course to this one.
Accredited by
CPD Approved, IIRSM
Course Cost
£20 +VAT