Mental Fitness at Work
The Mental Fitness at Work course introduces participants to current leading practice information on mental health and the interrelationship with work.
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Description
Supporting the mental health of employees is an issue of growing importance. The evidence is clear that creating a mentally healthy workplace boosts productivity, reduces accidents and absenteeism, and improves employee engagement and satisfaction.
The TEAM programme introduces participants to current leading practice information on mental health and illness and the interrelationship with work. Utilising the Mental Fitness Continuum the workshop helps participants establish a simple conversation plan to assist someone who might be struggling with their mental health at work.
This programme is suitable for employees who don’t wish to take on a formal peer support role (e.g. Mental Health First Aider) but would like awareness of mental health issues and increased confidence to assist a peer to access appropriate internal and external supports. The TEAM mnemonic is a simple and effective early intervention tool which empowers participants to initiate a mental health conversation at work.
Key topics covered:
- Introduction to mental fitness
- Mental fitness in the workplace
- The impact of stigma on help seeking
- Overview of workplace supports
- How to have a TEAM conversation
- How to effectively suggest and utilise professional supports
- The importance of self-care in maintaining mental fitness
Key outcomes from the course include:
- An enhanced understanding and awareness of mental fitness and reduced stigma around mental illness
- An understanding of how to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Improved confidence and skills to address mental fitness within the workplace
