Welcome to the “Introduction” video lesson, in which you meet subject matter expert Michael Wellington, the founder of Birdies for Bipolar and author of “Birdies, Bogeys, and Bipolar Disorder: The Fight against Mental Illness on and off the Green.” This lesson is the first 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. In this lesson, viewers will get to know Michael Wellington and hear his story as a successful person living with mental illness. Learners will also consider why it’s important to understand workplace mental health and what leaders should know going into the rest of the course. By the end of this lesson, viewers should understand that mental illness is common and manageable, and someone living with mental illness can have a productive, healthy, and successful life.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
10m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
Identify Strategies to Support Employee Well-Being
Recognize Signs of Mental Health Issues in Team Members
Implement Effective Communication Techniques for Mental Health Discussions
Managers, Team Leaders, HR Professionals, Supervisors
None
01. Introduction to Workplace Mental Health
02. Key Concepts and Terminology
03. Strategies for Supporting Employee Mental Health
04. Communication Skills for Managers
05. Resources and Support Systems
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
Identify Strategies to Support Employee Well-Being
Recognize Signs of Mental Health Issues in Team Members
Implement Effective Communication Techniques for Mental Health Discussions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Managers, Team Leaders, HR Professionals, Supervisors
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Workplace Mental Health
02. Key Concepts and Terminology
03. Strategies for Supporting Employee Mental Health
04. Communication Skills for Managers
05. Resources and Support Systems
