Mental Health Management for Leaders
This course is specifically designed for leaders in the workplace—from supervisors, lead hands, and managers to directors, owners, and CEOs.
Take away the knowledge, skills, and tools to facilitate communication, manage behaviours, and support employees struggling with their mental health.
Learn new strategies to develop and implement a thriving culture of mental health and well-being. See the benefits in employee retention, fewer lost days, and higher efficiency.
Goals and Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be more:
- Aware: of myths and stigma surrounding mental health and recognize its impact in the workplace.
- Understanding: of mental health and how it affects workers and working conditions, specifically for leaders.
- Responsible: in responding to workers in distress and deal with the impacts of mental health and mental illness in the workplace.
- Prepared: in applying practical strategies in addressing mental health concerns in the workplace.
Audience
This course is designed for anyone in lead or supervisory roles in the workplace. Mid to high-level executives will also benefit from this training.
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Course Format and Organization
This course is structured as a 4-hour instructor-led course using a combination of both lecture-based and practical learning components.
Pre-requisites
Previous mental health knowledge, education and/or experience is an asset but not required.
Course Expectations
During the instruction of the course, participants are requested to:
- Participate in course content,
- Engage in the learning activities, and
- Ask questions for clarification.
Course Evaluation
The participants will be informally assessed throughout the course using learning activities and a final quiz. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Funding
Your training costs may be eligible for partial reimbursement through the B.C. Employer Training Grant. Find out here.
Eligible toward the requirements for Joint Health and Safety Committee training for new members or annual training in British Columbia; may be eligible in other jurisdictions as well.Register for virtual or classroom Mental Health Management for Leaders training online through our Learning Centre.
We can accomodate private training sessions for companies looking for Mental Health Management for Leaders training for their entire team. Fill out this form below and someone from our team will work with you to schedule a date and format that meets your needs.
