Workplace Mental Health First Aid
Workplace Mental Health First Aid provides managers, HR professionals, and employees with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health challenges in the workplace. This course focuses on early intervention, active listening, crisis response, and supportive communication to promote a psychologically safe environment.
Online
Jun-24, 2026
Virtual
1 Day
About this course
Workplace Mental Health First Aid provides managers, HR professionals, and employees with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health challenges in the workplace. This course focuses on early intervention, active listening, crisis response, and supportive communication to promote a psychologically safe environment.
What you'll learn
- Understand the importance of mental health awareness in professional environments
- Learn how to identify early signs of distress and respond appropriately
- Gain communication and crisis-handling skills to support colleagues in need
- Develop strategies to promote workplace well-being and inclusivity
- Strengthen your own resilience and self-care practices
Course Contents
Module 1: Understanding Workplace Mental Health
- Defining mental health and its importance at work
- Common myths and misconceptions
- The impact of mental health on performance and morale
- Activity
Module 2: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms
- Identifying early warning signs of distress
- Understanding different mental health conditions
- Behavioral and emotional indicators to watch for
- Case Study
Module 3: Communication and Active Listening
- Building empathy and trust during sensitive conversations
- How to approach someone showing signs of distress
- The power of non-judgmental listening
- Role Play
Module 4: Crisis Response and Support Strategies
- Responding effectively during a mental health crisis
- De-escalation techniques and boundaries
- Ensuring immediate safety and professional help
- Activity
Module 5: Promoting a Supportive Workplace Culture
- Creating psychologically safe teams
- Encouraging open dialogue about mental health
- Policies and initiatives for mental well-being
- Case Study
Module 6: Self-Care and Resilience Building
- Recognizing signs of burnout in yourself and others
- Stress management techniques
- Maintaining work-life balance and self-awareness
- Activity
Module 7: The Role of Managers and HR
- How leaders influence mental health culture
- Providing appropriate referrals and follow-ups
- Confidentiality and ethical considerations
- Role Play
Module 8: Implementing Workplace Well-being Programs
- Designing effective well-being policies
- Measuring impact and engagement
- Sustaining long-term support initiatives
- Activity
Module 9: Maintaining Momentum
- Building a continuous support system
- Ongoing education and peer support networks
- Reinforcing mental health awareness campaigns
- Quiz
Who Should Attend
- Managers
- HR professionals
- Employees who aim to enhance their understanding of workplace mental health
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Strategic Growth Leader & Social Entrepreneur
Folisade Garden
Emotional Intelligence • Leadership Coaching • Professional Trainer
Folisade Garden is a seasoned social entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for building thriving ventures and developing exceptional leaders. As a strategic growth expert, she brings 10+ years of go-to-market strategy, business management, and operational excellence to her work.
Her success spans multiple industries, including e-commerce and CPG, where she successfully brought 3,000+ premium products to national and global markets. With deep expertise in recruiting, talent sourcing, and people management, Folisade has established herself as a trusted leadership coach specializing in transforming teams and individuals.
Beyond corporate training, Folisade is a prolific content creator, hosting a popular YouTube channel dedicated to wellness and neuroscience topics, and maintains a WordPress blog sharing insights on leadership and personal development.
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