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Advanced Mental Health Awareness & Management Training in Australia
Unaddressed mental health issues cost Australian businesses an estimated $10.9 billion per year. Empower your leaders to create and maintain a mentally healthy culture with our Workplace Mental Health Masterclass for Leaders.
Why Train Your Leaders in Workplace Mental Health?
Up to 50% of employees with a mental health problem will not disclose it to their manager.(1)
By training managers to be better aware of and safely manage mental health issues in the workplace, you equip them to create healthier, more resilient and better performing teams.
“Just one of the pieces I learned in the Leaders Masterclass has made a huge difference in our team. By implementing that at work since the course, I have not had any staff go home from work because of stress – it used to happen all the time.”
Earlier identification
Workplace mental health training for managers assist your leadership team to identify the warning signs of mental illness lets them intervene earlier, before issues snowball.
Safer intervention
When managers, who have undergone mental health awareness training, need to initiate performance management action, they can do so safely, without the risk of making things worse.
Better outcomes
Managers can support the employee to safely remain at work, meaning a better outcome for the employee and the organisation.
The Cost of Poor Mental Health In The Workplace
- Up to $10,000 a year per case of depression (2)
- Workplace suicide
- $34 billion a year on presenteeism (3)
- $578 per day in sickies (4)
- Harassment & bullying complaints
- Increased conflict and undermining of directives
- 70% of performance management that could be avoided
- 2.5 x annual salary in turnover costs (5)
Peter Diaz, CEO of the WMHI, introduces the Workplace Mental Health Masterclass for Leaders
Workplace Mental Health Leaders Masterclass
A mentally healthy workplace starts at the top, with managers, executives, and other leaders setting the example for the entire workplace. Our mental health training for leaders ensures that example is one of compassion, understanding and overall wellbeing.
The Program
The Workplace Mental Health Masterclass for Leaders is an advanced 1 day mental health program that will empower your leaders to identify, manage and safeguard employee mental health, while driving organisational performance.
- Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage employees with mental health issues on an ongoing basis
- Tackle performance management issues confidently before they escalate
- Create a resilient and high-performing team in spite of any mental health issues
- Build a team culture with mental health protective factors to minimise risk to the team
Who is it for?
True leaders lead by example, and enrolling in our Workplace Mental Health Masterclass training program is one of the foremost ways to create a productive, harmonious and mentally healthy workplace.
- Managers overseeing teams of employees
- Project leaders heading departmental teams
- Executives in charge of managerial teams
- Human resource departments, consultants, coaches
Simon Pitkethley shares his experience of the Masterclass
What makes your workplace mental health training for managers so different?
In addition to using a holistic approach that addresses mental health at the individual, team and company levels, our workplace mental health training for managers is conducted by professionals experienced in the mental health field.
Tailored to your company’s needs
We don’t do cookie-cutter training. We tailor content and examples to fit your culture, industry context and unique leadership challenges.
Trainers with leadership experience
Our trainers are qualified mental health professionals and draw from practical experience of years in leadership positions.
Powerful conversations with PIECES
Ours is the only mental health training for managers program in the world using the PIECES model for leading supportive mental health conversations at work.
Better outcomes through a recovery-based approach
Our recovery-based approach encourages teams to work through mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment.
Course outline
The six sessions in our Workplace Mental Health Masterclass deliver practical, experiental strategies and tips you can start implementing immediately.
Get the latest findings on Workplace Mental Health, and get a good understanding of the complexity of issues, including distinguishing between fact and fiction.
Uncover the 3 major disorders causing havoc in workplaces, as well as personal, interpersonal and environmental factors causing mental distress. Learn how to manage staff wellbeing during times of change.
How to identify early if a team member might have a mental health problem, and how to respond using the PIECES model if you are concerned for a staff member’s wellbeing or they have disclosed a mental health problem.
Managing difficult team dynamics which can lead to stress, burnout, and conflict. And knowing your limits – what is appropriate to handle as a leader, and what is not.
Engage in experiential case studies to effectively manage performance when mental health is involved. Explore the role of flexible arrangements and how to make them work for everyone.
7 Pillars of a Mentally Wealthy Workplace: Develop the first draft of your Mental Wealth Plan using the 7 Pillars of a Mentally Wealthy Workplace.
Leaders share their experience of the Workplace
Mental Health Leaders Masterclass
“A direct link to our economic performance”
Tim McAleer
“A proactive approach to HR”
Joumana Jacob
‘Managers feel more empowered’
Anthony Hiscox
Flexible delivery options
We offer the Masterclass in face-to-face and virtual delivery modes, ensuring we can meet the needs of most organisations.
Face to face delivery
Best suited for groups of around 10 participants, our qualified trainers will lead a Masterclass on site. Trainer travel costs will be included in our custom proposal.
Virtual delivery
Ideal for geographically dispersed teams. Our trainers are experts at delivering engaging, interactive learning experiences for leadership teams via Zoom.
BONUS
Lifetime access to WMHI Academy
After you attend this mental health masterclass, you’ll get FREE LIFETIME ACCESS to our Members Only Academy, packed full of videos, PDFs and tools to continue to grow a mentally wealthy business.
Request a tailored proposal
We know all organisations are different. Let us create a customised proposal tailored to your specific needs.
“An exceptional experience that provides practical skill with a level of rigour and appropriate theory.”
Nicole Strauss
Chief People & Culture Officer, THE ICONIC
Other courses you may be interested in
Our Workplace Mental Health Masterclass is just one of several courses designed to help you learn how to manage mental health in the workplace. Explore our other offerings below.
Workplace Wellbeing Strategy Masterclass
Design a specific, tailored, workplace wellbeing framework for your organisation.
Advanced Resilience – Elite Edge
Train your managers with advanced level workplace resilience skills.
Building Resilient Teams
Emplower your managers to build strong teams who thrive under pressure.
FAQ
Mental health conditions in the workplace may be more common than you think, especially since they’re not always reported. About 21% of Australians have taken time away from work in the past year due to stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues. Nearly 46% say their place of work is mentally unhealthy.
Mental health promotion should begin at the top. Consider conducting awareness sessions and training leaders at all levels to identify and support employees with mental health concerns. Our Resources section contains a wealth of free resources for raising mental health awarness at work, including fact sheets, videos, posters, Workplace Resilience eMag, and Mental Wealth TV, our popular YouTube channel.
Managing mental health in the workplace can be tricky, which is why mental health training for leaders is so essential. Corporate mental health training provides a wealth of knowledge and strategies to help manage mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Providing guidance and resources is helpful for supporting an employee with mental health issues. Options include coverage for mental health care, contact information for mental health organisations and professionals, and creating workplace mental health policies and procedures to accommodate employees who need it.
Mental health is important in the workplace for many reasons. Untreated mental health issues cost Australian workplaces an estimated $10.9 billion per year. Presenteeism, absenteeism, compensation claims, workplace bullying and suicides can all stem from untreated mental health conditions.
Implementing mental health awareness in the workplace starts by getting rid of the stigma surrounding it. Instead of treating the topic as taboo, make mental health a regular part of discussions at the executive, managerial and employee levels.
References
- https://www.acap.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Executive-Summary-ACAP-results-002-1.pdf
- https://www.theage.com.au/national/depressed-workers-can-cost-10-000-20051013-ge11gw.html
- https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/strategic-hr/presenteeism-affecting-workplace/
- https://www.hrmonline.com.au/topics/health-wellbeing-and-safety/reduce-absenteeism-workforce/
- https://www.chandlermacleod.com/blog/2017/02/the-billion-dollar-hr-opportunity-in-australia