Description

The Working Mind (TWM), is an education-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in a workplace setting.

By reducing stigma and discrimination, TWM helps workplaces create a culture that fosters greater awareness and support for mental health among employees, managers, and employers.

Objectives

• Reduce the stigma around mental illness
• Promote your organisations mental health
• Transform the way participants think and talk about mental health and mental illness
• Help participants identify poor mental health in themselves and others
• Give participants the coping skills to manage stress and poor mental health
• Create a more supportive work environment

For Managers

Managers, supervisors, and team leads have a special role in any organisation. Building on TWM for employees, the TWM for managers course gives participants the practical knowledge they need to:

• support their employees’ mental health and well-being
• enable all employees to be more productive
• ensure the workplace climate respects and involves all employees, including those with mental health problems
• encourage employees to seek help for mental health problems.

Topics Covered

• Mental Health and Stigma
  Define basic concepts related to mental health and mental illness
  Recognise the impact of stigma and discuss how to reduce stigma and other barriers to care
• Mental Health in the Workplace
  Recognise and keep track of changes in your mental health and well-being and know when to take appropriate actions
  Have conversations about mental health and mental illness with friends, family members and colleagues
• Stress and Resilience
  Identify and practice coping strategies to manage stress and remain resilient
  Identify and use available resources to support yourself
• Supporting Your Team (ONLY available in Manager course)
  Identify and use available tools and resources to support your team's mental health

Delivery 

Face-to-face format or Virtually (via Zoom or MSTeams only)

Participants

Minimum 8 participants / Maximum 24 participants

To make a booking, please contact us below or via email on training@act.lifeline.org.au

By attending training with Lifeline, you agree to our terms and conditions.