How to have mental health conversations as a leader
Going beyond the question of ‘RUOK?’
Mental ill health is now the leading cause of workplace disability in Australia, so it’s more important than ever that as a leader you’re equipped with some simple strategies you can use to confidently and accurately support employees when signs and symptoms of declining mental health emerge in the workplace.
This seminar will outline evidence-based support strategies including how to approach a staff member and have human centric and effective mental health conversations, and provide insight into how a leader can offer access to practical support both internally and externally. With this in mind, Anna will also discuss how leaders can prioritise your personal boundaries to keep you safe and confident when responding to staff that are struggling.
Anna Feringa
Workplace Mental Health Consultant, Director
Anna Feringa Consulting Pty
Anna is an award-winning International Speaker, Author, Trainer and Workplace Mental Health Consultant. She is a leading expert in topics including Psychosocial Health & Safety, Leadership Capability, Injury Management and best practice workplace Mental Health. As a respected member of global HSE, Anna was recently recognised as a Global Top 10 Health and Safety Influencer, 2020. With over 18-years’ consulting experience, Anna supports employers by helping them see that embracing Mental Health in the workplace can help prevent injury and drive a great culture. She helps Australian businesses transition from fearful and confused, to confident and responsive when faced with Mental Health challenges in the workplace.
Anna Feringa (She/Her)
Anna is an award-winning International Speaker, Author, Trainer and Workplace Mental Health Consultant. She is a leading expert in topics including Psychosocial Health & Safety, Leadership Capability, Injury Management and best practice workplace Mental Health. As a respected member of global HSE, Anna was recently recognised as a Global Top 10 Health and Safety Influencer, 2020. With over 18-years’ consulting experience, Anna supports employers by helping them see that embracing Mental Health in the workplace can help prevent injury and drive a great culture. She helps Australian businesses transition from fearful and confused, to confident and responsive when faced with Mental Health challenges in the workplace.
Attend & learn how to:
- Understand signs and symptoms of declining mental health
- Know it’s ok to ask and it’s ok to feel uncomfortable
- Know what to say after asking someone if they are ok
- Understand when to refer to internal/external support services
- Know your personal boundaries when having these conversations
Who should attend?
This seminar has been designed for people and organisational leaders to equip them with the essential information and confidence to navigate mental health conversations in the workplace.
It will give you a foundational understanding of the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health, how to manage employee mental health, and an overview of your boundaries when responding to mental health issues within your team.
Agenda
All times shown are in AEDT
Welcome & online learning tips
Identifying the signs of mental ill-health
- Clinical signs and symptoms
- Common signs in the workplace
Having mental health conversations – an evidence-informed strategy
- Addressing the ‘big awkward’ when having a conversation
A human centric and safe mental health conversation from start to end
What to say & knowing your boundaries
- What to say when they are not ok
- What are my boundaries as a leader? The green light to red light approach
- Internal and external support services to offer in the conversation
Extended Live Q&A with Anna Feringa
Closing remarks & close of seminar
Pricing
Save until 15 December
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Early bird bundle
Save $200
Bring your colleagues and save with a group discount
- Groups of 10+ save 10%
- Groups of 20+ save 20%
Save until 19 January
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Early bird bundle
Save $100
Bring your colleagues and save with a group discount
- Groups of 10+ save 10%
- Groups of 20+ save 20%
Standard Rate
+GST
Bring your colleagues and save with a group discount
- Groups of 10+ save 10%
- Groups of 20+ save 20%
This course gave me the confidence in having mental health conversations in the future, with the clear instructions, sharp messaging and tools provided”
Suk Maan Kong
Project Management Team Leader
This seminar provided practical advice and clear guidelines on how to conduct mental health conversations in the workplace. I would recommend this webinar to anyone in a leadership role in any organisation”
Debbi Allaway
Support Services Lead
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