AIMS
Mental health challenges affect one in five Australian adults each year, yet many people feel unsure how to recognise concerns or support someone in need. Mental health awareness builds confidence to identify early signs, reduce stigma, and guide people toward appropriate help. Developing this foundational knowledge is an important step in creating safer, more supportive workplaces and communities.
Courtenell’s 90-minute Mental Health Essentials - Introduction session has been designed to provide participants with accessible foundational knowledge about mental health. This introductory session establishes understanding of how mental health support has evolved, introduces basic recognition of early indicators of concern, and clarifies where to direct people for appropriate assistance. It serves as an ideal starting point for individuals and organisations beginning their mental health education journey.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes of this course include:
▪ Understand how mental health awareness has changed over time and why early support is important today.
▪ Recognise common signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health at work.
▪ Identify simple behaviour changes that may indicate a need for support, such as withdrawal, changes in mood, or reduced work performance.
▪ Understand the difference between normal day-to-day stress and mental health concerns that may need professional help.
▪ Know what workplace supports are available, such as Employee Assistance Programs, HR, or mental health contacts.
▪ Be aware of external support options, including doctors, helplines, and community mental health services.
BUSINESS BENEFITS
▪ Better Awareness Across the Workplace: Helps workers better understand mental health and how it can affect people at work.
▪ Time-efficient and cost-effective: Delivers key messages in a short session with minimal disruption to work.
▪ Earlier Recognition of Issues: Supports early identification of mental health concerns, reducing the impact on work and wellbeing.
▪ Safer and More Supportive Workplace: Encourages a workplace where people feel supported and mental health is taken seriously.
▪ Improved Response to Difficult Situations: Builds basic confidence across the workforce to respond appropriately and seek help when needed.
▪ Visible Commitment to wellbeing: Shows employees that mental health is recognised as important at work.
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
▪ Clear Understanding of Mental Health: Learn what mental health issues can look like and how they may affect people at work.
▪ Confidence to notice and respond: Gain confidence to have supportive conversations and respond appropriately to concerns.
▪ Knowing Where to Get Help: Understand how and where to access internal and external support options.