Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health at Work
Mental health problems now account for a large share of lost working time, and managers are usually the first to notice. This course covers recognising distress, holding supportive conversations and building conditions that do not cause harm.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Mental health at work and why managers matter
- 02Recognising signs of distress and change in a colleague
- 03Supportive conversations without diagnosing or prying
- 04Signposting, referral and professional support
- 05Reasonable adjustments and returning to work
- 06Workplace conditions that cause harm
- 07Manager wellbeing and sustaining your own limits
What you will gain
- Recognise the signs of distress in a colleague
- Hold a supportive conversation without diagnosing
- Signpost to appropriate professional support
- Make reasonable adjustments for mental health
- Identify workplace conditions that damage wellbeing
- Support your own wellbeing as a manager
Who should attend
- Line managers and supervisors
- Human resources practitioners
- Wellbeing and occupational health staff
- Employee representatives
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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