Course description
Connectivity and Conversations: Talking About Employee Mental Health
The pandemic has taken a toll on employees’ mental health. How do you know when your employees are struggling—especially if they’re working remotely? How can you have conversations with them about mental health without overstepping the boundaries of your relationship or the law? What can you do to foster a culture in your workplace that supports open and honest dialogue?
This course will answer your burning questions about employee mental health and provide advice and resources for supporting employees’ mental wellness.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this on-demand course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of mental health initiatives in the workplace.
- Explain the importance of talking about mental health in the workplace.
- Identify ways to cultivate a workplace culture that supports communication about mental health.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in employees, whether in the office or working remotely
- Explain best practices for having conversations with employees about mental health
Upcoming start dates
Training content
Module 1: ROI of Workplace Mental Health
- Explain the benefits of mental health initiatives in the workplace.
- Discuss the return on investment of mental health initiatives.
Module 2: Why Talk About Mental Health?
- Debunk common myths and misconceptions about mental illness.
- Explain the importance of talking about mental health in the workplace.
- Describe the leader’s role in supporting mental wellness.
Module 3: How to Cultivate a Workplace Culture That Values Mental Wellness
- Identify ways to cultivate a workplace culture that supports communication about mental health.
- Brainstorm ideas for making connections with employees.
- Identify strategies to cultivate a sense of belonging and promote mental wellness in the workplace.
Module 4: How to Know When an Employee Is Struggling
- Identify signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in remote and in-office employees.
- Describe The 3 Outs for identifying signs of mental health challenges.
- Identify signs and symptoms that your employee might need immediate help.
Module 5: How to Have Conversations About Mental Health
- Identify considerations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act.
- List examples of reasonable accommodations.
- Describe how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to the workplace.
- Describe strategies for discussing mental health with employees.
Costs
Course fee is $29.99.
Certification / Credits
0.1 IACET CEU, 1 SHRM PDC, 1 HRCI Credit
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