Mental Health Fundamentals
A foundational course that equip you with essential knowledge concerning mental health in the workplace. Designed to empower you with fundamental insights, abilities, and resources for identifying mental health conditions. This course serves as a comprehensive initiation into workplace mental wellbeing. Employing a non-judgemental stance, it actively promotes seeking assistance. The course is tailored to achieve several key goals: diminishing the stigma surrounding mental health, amplifying awareness, and fostering greater empathy and comprehension among individuals grappling with mental health challenges.
Over the duration of this program, you will be equipped with the tools and understanding to identify, address, and support mental health conditions, fostering an inclusive and empathetic workspace.
Who should attend?
Any professional, of any skill level, who needs to understand the fundamentals of mental health.
Duration
0.5 day (half day)
Study modes
Face-to-face, workplace, Live online
Fees*
$450 (2023)
(unless stated, Swinburne Professional courses do not attract GST)
Swinburne Live Online Short Courses and Qualifications
Our Live Online training is delivered to you live, providing similar interactions as face to face training with the benefits of remote access. The training is delivered through video conferencing and discussion board platforms. Workshops are broken into interactive video sessions, including presentations and distribution of materials and discussion board based activities.
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course delivery
This short course is dedicated to equipping professionals with the core knowledge to identify and address mental health conditions in the workplace. It aims to reduce stigma, heighten awareness, and instil empathy and understanding for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Topics covered:
- Recognising common workplace mental injuries.
- The complex dynamics of work and mental health.
- Communication strategies for effective mental health support.
- Resources and practices for workplace well-being.
- Promoting self-care and well-being in a professional setting.
- Mental health essentials for people leaders.
Learning objectives
- Grasp the prevalence and types of mental health issues common in workplaces.
- Apply communication interventions tailored to support colleagues facing mental health challenges.
- Develop a proactive approach to diminish workplace stigma around mental health.
- Describe the intricate relationship between work and mental health.
Benefits
Specific organisational benefits
- Expert Facilitation: Each of our programs is facilitated by experts in the field, ensuring that participants benefit from credible, research-backed insights and techniques.
- Flexibility in Delivery for Organisations: We understand that each organisation has its unique needs. Hence, our sessions can be delivered face-to-face or live online, ensuring that regardless of logistics or global positioning, mental health training remains accessible.
- Ready-to-Go: Our programs are ready-to-go. This means minimal preparation time on your part and a streamlined process to get your staff the training they need.
- Tailored Content: While the core content is standardised, each session can be tailored to resonate with specific industry challenges or corporate cultures. This ensures relevance and applicability for all participants.
- Empowerment and Skill-building: Each of the three programs not only raises awareness but also equips attendees with tangible strategies and tools. This means attendees don’t just learn about mental health—they gain the skills to positively impact their own well-being and that of their peers.
Facilitators
- Facilitator information.
Cassandra Danskin
Cassandra Danskin is a highly regarded facilitator. With a wealth of knowledge spanning paramedic services, occupational rehabilitation, and mental health, Cassandra's exceptional ability to provide pertinent examples and deliver captivating training has made her a highly sought-after facilitator. As an ASORC-registered Rehabilitation Counsellor with over 8 years of experience, she offers return-to-work services for employees with WorkCover claims. Cassandra regularly conducts mental health courses for diverse organisations. Cassandra is an accredited principal trainer for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a globally recognised suicide prevention program. She also conducts various Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses, offering public and private sessions tailored to organisational needs.
Teresa Coffey
Teresa brings 9 years of experience as a facilitator speciliasing in mental health and injury management. workplace interventions. With over 18 years of corporate consulting experience in education, business, and health, Teresa has worked across various industries, including government, and is known for her subject matter expertise. She uses relevant workplace examples to deliver engaging and energetic training sessions. Teresa is a registered Rehabilitation Counsellor with Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors and has hands-on experience dealing with treaters, employees with complex mental injuries, the employee's manager, and return-to-work coordinators. She regularly collaborates with organisations to identify opportunities for an evidence-based approach to improve culture, safety, early intervention, and employee wellness.
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