Course Overview
This training course empowers professionals, team leaders, and organizations to foster a supportive and open mental health culture in the workplace. It addresses stigma reduction, promotes open dialogue, and equips participants with tools to encourage help-seeking behavior. Through real-life case studies, group exercises, and awareness strategies, participants will learn how to break the silence surrounding mental health and drive lasting cultural change.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
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HR and People Managers
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Mental Health Champions
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Wellbeing Coordinators
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Supervisors and Team Leaders
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Occupational Health Professionals
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officers
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Public and Private Sector Organizations
Course Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify the roots and impacts of mental health stigma at work
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Design workplace awareness campaigns for mental health
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Encourage open dialogue and help-seeking among employees
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Train teams to support colleagues experiencing mental distress
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Embed mental health support into organizational policy and culture
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Understanding Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
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Types and causes of mental health stigma
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Impacts on employee wellbeing and performance
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“Reducing mental health stigma in the workplace” strategies
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Case Study: Breaking stigma in high-pressure industries
Module 2: Awareness Campaigns and Organizational Readiness
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Designing “awareness campaigns for mental health at work”
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Identifying champions and building internal networks
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Communication strategies and storytelling to normalize conversation
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Real-Life Project: Develop a mental health awareness campaign
Module 3: Creating Supportive and Inclusive Work Cultures
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“Fostering a supportive mental health culture”
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Psychological safety and inclusive leadership
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Language and behavior that promote openness
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Tools for creating peer-led mental health initiatives
Module 4: Encouraging Early Intervention and Help-Seeking
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“Encouraging employees to seek help” techniques
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Peer support programs and mental health first aid
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HR’s role in linking employees to professional support
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Referral pathways and confidentiality protocols
Module 5: Sustaining Mental Health Openness and Advocacy
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“Breaking the silence on mental health” through policy
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Embedding stigma reduction into onboarding and training
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Monitoring progress through surveys and employee feedback
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Final Project: Create a 6-month plan to build an open culture of mental health at work
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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