CMH/Championing a Culture of Mental Health and Well-Being at the Workplace-The Role of the 21st Century Leader (23rd – 25th July: 24th –26th September 2025)
Organisations are beginning to acknowledge that the mental health of their employees is as crucial as their physical health. Changes in our moods, emotions, and stress levels can dramatically affect our ability to achieve employment goals and be productive.
Mental health issues can affect one in four people at some point in their lives. These mental issues can have a significant impact on employee wellbeing. They are a major cause of long-term absence from work making mental health issues a significant concern in the workplace.
Related to these issues is the problem of stigma. Most often discussions surrounding mental health in the workplace are shrouded with stigma, hindering individuals from seeking necessary support and accommodations.
Various research findings indicate that workplace mental health interventions by employers have resulted in improved employee well-being and job performance.
This three-day intensive, fun and interactive training program seeks to empower participants to promote a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages open communication and psychological safety for employees.
The program focuses on developing the skills needed to provide leadership in championing a culture of mental health and well-being.
Course Objectives
- To enable participants develop an appreciation of what mental health is and how it impacts employee productivity.
- To enable participants develop and explore the causes of stress and the risks of prolonged or excessive stress.
- To enable participants understand the role of stigma in worsening the mental health epidemic.
- To enable participants develop key workplace policies and procedures that can impact on wellbeing
Course Benefits
At the end of the program,participants will recognise the physical and behavioural signs of poor mental health in self and others.They will also be able to understand the principles and benefits for promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in their organisations.
Course Content
- Mental Health Epidemic at the Workplace-Trends
- Understanding Mental Health and the Key Components of Wellbeing
- Social Determinants of Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Workplace
- The Role of the Leader in the Mental Health and Wellbeing of the Employee
- Business Case for Taking Care of Your Employees/Teams and The Risks of Not
- Understanding and Managing Workplace Stress
- What is Stress
- Types of Workplace Stressors
- Common Stress Related Diseases
- The Impact of Stress and Burnout at Work
- Strategies for Managing Workplace Stress
- Recognising Signs of Poor Mental Health and Offering Support as a Leader
- Skills to Identify Triggers and Signs of Mental Health Issues
- Developing a Psychologically Safe Environment
- Leadership and Psychological Safety
- Recognising Signs of Psychologically Unsafe Environments
- Communication Skills for Creating Safety
- Best Practices in Managing Employees who May be Struggling
- Your Responsibilities as A Leader
- Legal Context for Managing Staff Who May Be Struggling
- Developing Systems and Policies for Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
- Creating a Long-Term Supportive and Sustainable Wellbeing Culture
- Providing Resources for Physical Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle Choices and Personal Development
- Personal Action Planning
Duration:Three (3) days
Fee: Three Thousand,Nine Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢3,900.00) per participant
Venue : Central Hotel, Accra
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for Senior Leaders and Executives, Human Resources Managers, Team Leaders, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators, Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) Managers, Talent Management and Development Managers,Line Managers and Supervisors and any leader in any organisation interested in delving deeper into issues of mental health and wellbeing, and in developing strategies for promoting a psychologically safe working environment.