Course Description

Mental health and wellbeing are essential components of a healthy, productive, and resilient workplace. Public sector organisations increasingly recognise the importance of supporting employees’ psychological wellbeing, managing workplace stressors, and creating environments that promote positive mental health. This programme provides participants with an understanding of psychological wellbeing, workplace mental health challenges, stress management, resilience, and practical approaches to promoting a supportive and balanced work environment.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:

• • understand the fundamentals of psychology, counselling, and mental wellbeing.
• • recognise the relationship between mental health, physical health, and workplace performance.
• • understand factors affecting employee wellbeing in modern workplaces.
• • identify workplace psychosocial hazards and their impact on employees.
• • recognise signs and symptoms of stress, burnout, and mental unease at work.
• • understand approaches for prevention, early support, and intervention.
• • promote workplace practices that enhance employee wellbeing.
• • encourage healthy work-life balance among employees and colleagues.
• • develop awareness of the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• • explain key concepts relating to mental health and wellbeing.
• • identify common workplace factors affecting psychological wellbeing.
• • understand the impact of stress on behaviour, emotions, and work performance.
• • recognise early indicators of workplace mental health concerns.
• • apply basic supportive communication approaches.
• • promote positive wellbeing practices within teams.
• • contribute towards a healthier and more supportive workplace culture.

Topics covered:

• • Mental Health and Wellbeing from a Psychological Perspective
• • Essentials of Psychology and Counselling
• • Workplace Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotion
• • Promoting a Healthy Workplace