AIMS

 

Presently, one out of every six working-age Australians is struggling with mental health issues, predominantly displaying as depression and anxiety. Limited knowledge on adequately supporting employees with mental health conditions can incur significant expenses. Australian businesses face an annual loss of up to $11 billion attributed to factors such as staff turnover, expenses associated with re-hiring and re-training, and compensation claims. Furthermore, Australian employers are also now legally obligated to provide mentally safe and healthy workplace environments for their staff as a result of recent amendments to WHS legislation.

 

To address this concern, Courtenell’s Interactive Mental Health Awareness program has been designed to provide business leaders, managers, and supervisors with basic knowledge to encourage staff wellbeing, promote positive culture at work and raise awareness of mental health issues. The primary goal is to transition from a state of uncertainty or apprehension to a more assured and informed perspective, empowering employers with the knowledge of available resources to support both themselves and their teams.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

On completion of this training, participants should be able to

• Explain what mental health is and why it matters.

• Describe Legal considerations and responsibilities of WHS Duty holders to manage psychosocial hazards and mental health.

• Explain key components of Mental wellbeing.

• Give examples of recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, panic attacks, and other common displays.

• Explain risk factors for mental health concerns and their connection with mental health and stress.

• Demonstrate recognition of Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and other common anxiety disorders.

• Explain ways to manage anxiety and depression.

• Give examples of how they may be able to support and assist co-workers facing mental health concerns.

• Give examples of how they may be able to demonstrate a positive safety culture in the workplace that includes the mental well-being of staff as well as their physical well-being.

• Support building resilience and looking after mental health.

• Discuss as a group, practical strategies for implementation within the organisation to promote wellbeing.

• Describe ways they may be able to develop the skills to have effective conversations about stress, mental health, and wellbeing in the workplace.

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