Welcome to the “Emotional Support” video lesson intended to help leaders care for their employees living with mental illness. This lesson is the fifth of six in the “Expert Insights: Workplace Mental Health for Managers with Michael Wellington” video course created to shed light on how to support employees’ mental health in the workplace. During this lesson, viewers will learn the importance of making mental health an open topic of conversation and providing useful resources for employees living with mental illness. Learners will also consider how they can adjust their communication style to be flexible, empathetic, and approachable to their employees. Finally, Michael Wellington will highlight actions to take when an employee is in a mental health crisis at work.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
3m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Identify the Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
Recognize Signs of Emotional Distress in Employees
Provide Effective Emotional Support to Team Members
Foster a Positive and Supportive Work Environment
Implement Strategies for Mental Health Awareness
Managers, Team Leaders, Supervisors, Human Resources Professionals
None
01. Introduction to Workplace Mental Health
02. Understanding Emotional Support
03. Techniques for Providing Support
04. Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture
05. Resources and Tools for Managers
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Identify the Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
Recognize Signs of Emotional Distress in Employees
Provide Effective Emotional Support to Team Members
Foster a Positive and Supportive Work Environment
Implement Strategies for Mental Health Awareness
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Managers, Team Leaders, Supervisors, Human Resources Professionals
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Workplace Mental Health
02. Understanding Emotional Support
03. Techniques for Providing Support
04. Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture
05. Resources and Tools for Managers
