Mental Health in the Workplace
Australian businesses lose $10.9 billion annually by neglecting mental health issues in the work place. But for every $1 spent by employers on mental health interventions, they get back $10.30 in reduced absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover.
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Our training and consultancy is here to support you to manage health and wellbeing proactively, minimise the impact of mental ill health on your business and your people, and promote and maintain healthy workplaces.
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We’ll work alongside you to deliver training that complements and enhances your existing wellbeing strategy, if you have one. If you don’t, we’ll get you started on that journey and support you along the way. Each organisation's culture is unique and creating change around mental health is a complex task that requires a multi-tiered approach, which our team of experts is positioned to support.
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Grounded in research our courses are developed with input from clinical experts and those with lived experience of mental health issues
Our Mental Health Package Includes:
Leaders training
This 2-3 hour training will equip your leadership team with the fundamental skills they need to identify if an employee may be experiencing mental health issues and feel confident having open conversations about mental health with their team members.
Audit
We will review your policies and procedures (including recent incidents) to identify areas which may benefit from enhancement, and we will offer expert recommendations.
Staff training
This course aims to enhance participants' general understanding of mental health. Your employees will gain:
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An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
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A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
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An introduction to looking after their own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
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Confidence to offer support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Our consultant & Trainer
Anisa Varasteh
Anisa Varasteh is the Director of Relate Sexology and a Mental Health practitioner. Anisa provides consultancy and training to organisations, universities as well as government departments.
