Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace – Online Package – CPDUK Certified

Description

Welcome to our online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace training package. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Research studies provide strong evidence that companies with high levels of mental health awareness are more successful. Whether work is causing the health issue or aggravating it, employers have a legal responsibility to help their employees. Work-related mental health issues must be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff. Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable.

This online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace package covers 8 modules to improve employee wellbeing and reduce risks of employee burnout, highlighting the need for resilience, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness at work.

What is covered in this course?

This Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace eLearning package covers the following modules:

• Mental Health Awareness training module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Mental health
  • Session 2 – Mental health facts and statistics
  • Session 3 – Risk factors
  • Session 4 – Signs and symptoms of mental health
  • Session 5 – Reflections.
• Managing your Mental Health and Well Being eLearning module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Physical and mental health
  • Session 2 – Internal and external sources of stress
  • Session 3 – Developing resilience
  • Session 4 – Sources of support.
• Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions training module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – What is stress?
  • Session 2 – What is anxiety?
  • Session 3 – Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Session 4 – Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Session 5 – Self-harm
  • Session 6 – Phobias
  • Session 7 – Reflections.
• Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes training module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Mental health issues at work
  • Session 2 – Positive impact of the media on public perceptions
  • Session 3 – Reflections.
• Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Actions to take if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or is suicidal
  • Session 2 – Support in the early stages
  • Session 3 – Recognising your own limitations.
• Sources of Support for Mental Health Conditions eLearning module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Mind
  • Session 2 – Sources of support for specific mental health issues
  • Session 3 – Reflection.
• Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace training module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Importance and benefits of a mentally healthy working environment
  • Session 2 – Risk to mental health in the workplace
  • Session 3 – Equality act 2010.
• Creating a Mentally Healthy Work Environment eLeaming module
  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – The role of the Mental Health First Aider
  • Session 2 – Promoting mental health at work
  • Session 3 – Internal sources of support for mentally healthy environments.

Course aims

This online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace training package aims to provide learners with a good understanding of the different mental health conditions and other risk factors that can impact employee productivity in the workplace.

Learning objectives

With this online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace training package, learners will be able to:

• Understand key definitions around mental health, mental ill-health and resilience.
• Understand facts and statistics about mental ill-health.
• Understand and implement actions they can take to maintain their own mental health.
• Understand common mental health conditions – stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, self-harm, phobias and addiction.
• Understand common stigma and stereotypes which exist concerning mental ill-health and the types of discrimination someone experiencing mental ill-health may experience.
• Know the different sources of support and additional resources for their own and others’ mental health.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace training package, learners will be able to:

• Identify the key signs and indicators of mental ill-health
• Recognise the risk factors that increase the chance of someone developing a mental health issue at work.
• Respond if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis in the workplace.
• Outline the importance of mental health in the workplace.
• Follow the actions to take to maintain a mentally healthy work environment.

Why is this online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace training package essential?

Mental health issues affect businesses and their employees. Poor mental health and stress can negatively affect employees:

• Job performance and productivity
• Engagement with one’s work
• Communication with coworkers
• Physical capability and daily functioning.

Whether work is causing the health issue or aggravating it, employers have a legal responsibility to help their employees. Work-related mental health issues must be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff. Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable.