Course Overview:
This training course aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to better understand, promote, and maintain mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Our training aims to encourage the development of resilience and educate employees on the signs and symptoms of mental illness, as well as providing realistic strategies for managing individual mental health and tips for supporting others.
Course Content:
1. The importance of mental health and wellbeing in workplace.
- Mental Health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well, and work well, and contribute to their community.
- Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction.
- emotional and physical wellbeing
- improved productivity/performance/creativity.
- reduced staff absences and associated savings.
- reduced staff turnover/better staff retention.
2. Recognize sign and symptoms of common mental health issues.
- confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate.
- excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt.
- extreme mood changes of highs and lows.
- withdrawal from friends and activities.
- significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping.
3. Maintain open communication with team members/colleagues.
- offering practical help can reduce their stress, improve their productivity, and boost their confidence.
- active listening shows that you care that you are interested, and that you are not judging them.
- managers are in a position to recognise when an employee may be struggling and not functioning well at work.
- implementing regular mental health awareness session and creating safe space for open communication.
- providing channels for employees to receive support from management without fear of retaliation and connect them with professional support.
4. Techniques for managing stress and building resilience.
- set boundaries – keeping a work-life balance is an important skill for employees.
- practice mindfulness – taking regular breaks into your daily routine is a great idea.
- maintain positive relationships at work.
- building personal resilience at work is by developing and strengthening emotional.
- creating a stress management program is one of the most effective ways to develop resilience in the workforce.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of mental health in the workplace and its impact on productivity and well-being.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Learn open communication and support strategies to promote mental health and well-being among colleagues.
- Explore techniques for managing stress and building resilience in a work environment.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to identify signs of mental health issues and provide appropriate support to colleagues in need.
- Participants will improve their own mental well-being by implementing stress management technique.
- Participants will contribute to creating a mentally healthy work environment by promoting open communication and reducing stigma around mental health.
- Participants will be able learn to cope with stress and unexpected challenges at work environment.
Learning Method: Workshop (Face to Face/Online)
Duration: 1/ 2 Days
Date: 10th June,10th July,10th September, 10th October & 10th November 2024
Award: Upon completion of the course, a “Certificate of Participation” from Asia Bright Minds Training & Consultancy will be issued to the participants.
