Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The World Health Organisation describes mental health as ‘a state of wellbeing 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’.

Mental Health issues can affect 1 in 4 people at some point in the workplace. Having managers trained in mental health awareness and how to support their own and employees’ mental health is vital for business success and helps reduce workplace absence.

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for line managers, supervisors, team leaders and those identified for future managerial roles.

Duration

0.5 day(s)

COURSE OUTLINE | Key Topic Areas

  • Common Mental Health Problems
  • Reducing Stigma and Bias
  • Supporting Individuals and Teams
  • Making Reasonable Adjustments
  • The Legal Context
  • Self-care and Recovery
  • Signposting Appropriately

COURSE OUTCOMES | On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Have an awareness of what is mental health and common mental health conditions
  • Be able to have a conversation to see how a fellow employee is feeling
  • Aim to understand the support mechanisms for mental health issues and consider reasonable adjustments at work

WHAT THE COURSE IS NOT

The course is not diagnosis or therapy. The standard course covers typical situations and is not customised to individual clients. Should you wish to have a bespoke course contact OACD for further details.

Delivery Method

A mixture of information sessions, case studies and small group work to encourage discussion and shared ideas.

Location

OACD is based in Aberdeen. Courses can be delivered at the client's workplace.

Get in Touch

To enquire about arranging a course for your organisation