Course aims: by the end of this course delegates will have:
- gained understanding about the different types of mental health problems and the impact they have in the workplace
- considered their own responsibilities and limitations as line managers in supporting people with mental health problems at work
- more knowledge about the legal frameworks around mental health at work
- more confidence in talking about mental health at work and proactively supporting people who they line manage
Course outline
- what we mean by mental health and distress
- types of mental health problem and the impact of mental health on the workplace
- the WHO’s three-pronged approach to tackling mental health at work
- the Equality Act 2010 and the legal duties it places on organisations
- supporting people with mental health problems while they’re at work
- supporting people who have been on sickness absence to return to work successfully
- talking about mental health at work – how to promote reflection and discussion
Mental health at work training 