Leadership for Mentally Healthy Workplaces module (NB20138)

Develop skills to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

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Module code

NB20138

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to support mental health in the professional setting.

This will allow you to create a working environment that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

gain a broad understanding of mental health
identify the key factors that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace
learn to increase awareness of mental health issues in the workplace
develop skills to support staff who are experiencing mental ill health
learn the responsibilities and roles that managers and supervisors have. These will be in relation to mental health and wellbeing at work
understand and assess sources of information and advice. You will assess them in regards to mental health and workplace responsibilities
learn to exercise autonomy, accountability, and leadership
assess the role of businesses, employers, and managers. You will learn how they work towards the promotion, support, and inclusion of mental health and wellbeing

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

provide an overview of mental health such as:
- why mental health in the workplace matters
- how to promote good mental health
- the causes and features of poor mental health
consider workplace culture and working practices. You will be able to address stigma and discrimination, prevention, intervention, and protection
recognise signs of stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues
talk about mental health. You will be able to respond to situations such as:
- distress
- crisis
- suicide prevention
- communication
- coping strategies
- support
- resources
- building resilience
identify the roles of good practice, leadership, legislation, and law in creating a mentally health workplace

This module does not have a final exam.