Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Modern Workplace

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Week 01 - Developing Understanding

Introduction: our work and why it matters 5 Topics

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1.1 Welcome to the course!

1.2 Why is mental health a workplace issue? The moral case.

1.3 Why is mental health a workplace issue? The legal case.

1.4 Why is mental health a workplace issue? The business case.

1.5 The role of the workplace in preventing poor mental health

Understanding Mental Health 6 Topics

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1.6 What is mental health?

1.7 Diagnosing poor mental health

1.8 The dynamic nature of mental health

1.9 The mental health continuum – a worked example

1.10 A review of Michelle’s scenario

1.11 What shapes our mental health?

Stress 5 Topics

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1.12 Stress and pressure

1.13 How can stress affect performance in the workplace?

1.14 Managing stress

1.15 What is burnout?

1.16 Burnout: a personal story

The role of stigma in worsening the mental health epidemic 4 Topics

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1.17 Why is it so hard to talk about mental health?

1.18 The importance of talking openly about mental health

1.19 Fact or fiction? Busting myths around mental health

1.20 Self-reflection

Social determinants of mental health 5 Topics

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1.21 Social determinants of mental health

1.22 Intersectionality and mental health 

1.23 Social determinants in the workplace

1.24 Types of discrimination in the workplace.

1.25 Well done for completing week 1!

Week 02 - Developing a psychologically safe environment

The principles of a psychologically safe workplace 4 Topics

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2.1 How do we create a mentally healthy workplace?

2.2 Viewing mental and physical health with parity

2.3 Challenging stigma in the workplace

2.4 Reflection point

Key policies for supporting mental health in the workplace 5 Topics

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2.5 Diversity, equity & inclusion policies and procedures

2.6 Sickness and absence policies and procedures

2.7 Long term absence and return to work policies and procedures

2.8 Reflections on policy design

2.9 Measuring the impact

Boundaries in the workplace 4 Topics

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2.10 Boundaries in the workplace

2.11 Creating boundaries between work and home

2.12 Maintaining personal and professional boundaries

2.13 How to communicate your personal boundaries with colleagues

Creating a network of social support 5 Topics

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2.14 Creating a network of social support in a hybrid workplace

2.15 Types of social support groups

2.16 Applying your learning

2.17 Developing a network of mental health allies

2.18 Well done for completing week 2!

Week 03 - Developing Skills

Noticing the signs of poor mental health 5 Topics

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3.1 The art of noticing

3.2 Knowing your colleagues

3.3 Hidden signs of distress

3.4 Lonely at the top

3.5 Reflection

Listening to colleagues 4 Topics

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3.6 How to hold space for a colleague

3.7 Conversations about self-harm and/or suicidal ideation

3.8 Looking out for yourself while looking out for others

3.9 Reflection

Supporting wellbeing as a line manager 4 Topics

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3.10 The impact of a line manager

3.11 The role of the line manager with prevention

3.12 The effectiveness of role modelling openness about mental health

3.13 When must you make reasonable adjustments?

Putting it all together 4 Topics

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3.14 Content review

3.15 Pledge making

3.16 End of course assessment

3.17 Thank You and Well Done