New course – Mental Health: Wellbeing While Working from Home

This new course, based on our mental health training is designed to help learners cope with the unique mental health challenges that arise working from home, in isolation, especially in times of uncertainty and global pandemic.

The course includes guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and focuses on the particular mental health and stress issues that have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic.

In the optional manager training, there is specific guidance for helping managers navigate the Covid-19 situation and communicate effectively with employees.

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About the course

During the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many organisations have asked their staff to work from home. The unpredictable nature of the epidemic could mean you might be working out of the office for some time.

Staying home and isolating yourself from others will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, the current outbreak is having a severe impact on people’s mental health. Half of people report feeling more anxious or depressed than normal as a result of coronavirus, and a least 40% of people are sleeping less well than normal.

The goal of this training is to raise awareness of mental wellness during the current coronavirus outbreak, offer practical guidance for you to help support others in times of need, and to provide additional resources so that you have the right tools at your disposal to support yourself.

This course is not a substitute for medical or specialist advice.

Topics covered

Signs and symptoms of different mental health conditions
External resources from the voluntary sector and the NHS
Information about mental health and wellbeing
Recognising the signs, symptoms and risks of stress
Unique mental health challenges from increased responsibilities
Mental health challenges related to working from home
Mental health challenges from increased uncertainty

Course outcomes

Screenshot of mental health course for managers — The course has an optional section for managers which provides further details of the mental health and wellbeing issues to be aware of for anyone with management responsibilities

Understand the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues including stress
Learn the warning signs in yourself and others
Know what resources are available in the organisation and outside the organisation to support yourself and others
Understand your own stress risks
Learn about specific responsibilities placed on managers

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