Online

This workshop will present an overview of common mental health problems and enable participants to discuss and reflect on the common misconceptions regarding mental health difficulties.  It aims to promote positive mental health and self-care in the workplace which has benefits for all.

 The programme will enhance the skills of participants in supporting those who are experiencing a mental health difficulty and aims to strengthen participants’ confidence in having conversations in the workplace concerning mental health, while recognising the boundaries of their role. It will include advice on how and when to signpost colleagues to mental health professionals when their intervention is required.

Aims:

1. Have an awareness of how to recognise instances of mental health difficulties and stress among employees or colleagues.
2. Have strategies to be able to respond sensitively to the co-worker or employee and cope in situations where they have recognised stress and/or a mental health issue.
3. Have an understanding of how to support employees or colleagues who may be experiencing difficulties related to stress and/or mental health and employees returning to work after a mental-health-related absence.
4. Have been given the tools in order to have meaningful and appropriate conversations around mental health issues at work

Learning outcomes:

• To build on and expand existing knowledge in relation to key working and case management within the group. 
• To enhance confidence in participants in relation to their understanding of key working and case management. 
• To allow space and time for participants to look at their own practice in relation to key working and case management and to develop best practice.

Participants will be provided with a copy of the presentation and links to relevant literature to enable them to develop their understanding of Key Working and Case Management appropriate to this level. In each session attendees will have the opportunity to observe and participate in role-plays and discussions on key working and case management.

Workers in the drugs area.

No specific entry requirements

For more information or to book, see the website https://www.thelearningcurve.ie/online-learning/remote-learning-mental-health-awareness-in-the-workplace

Awareness of the symptoms and characteristics of common mental health problems.

The experience of mental illness.

Particular mental health issues and common mental health problems in the workplace.

Engaging with the person experiencing mental health problems and signposting to suitable support services.

The mental health system in Ireland.

Making a referral under the Mental Health Act 2001.

Engaging with the mental health services.

Participants will receive handouts and relevant literature to enable them to develop their understanding of mental health issues in the workplace with clients or colleagues. 

During the workshop participants will have the opportunity to discuss the effects of mental ill-health and how it impacts on the workplace and develop better understandings around assisting/supporting those affected by mental health issues.