Ensuring a safe and supportive work environment can play a significant role in employee health and well-being. This online self-paced course identifies the signs and symptoms of mental health issues commonly observed at work and offers possible workplace solutions. Participants will explore practical situations dealing with issues such as depression, phobias and anxiety and learn how to communicate with, and accommodate, employees experiencing mental health challenges.
Topics include:
- recognizing the symptoms of common mental illnesses
- reviewing practical situations and case studies related to different mental illnesses
- using communication skills and strategies in a workplace setting
- reviewing best practices for accommodation and return-to-work strategies
