26 May 2022 9:30am–1:00pm
This online Mental Health at Work course covers tackling the issue of mental health in a collective, unionised way as well as one to one interactions with members.
It includes evaluating our own experience at work, things likely to affect mental health and the implementation of counter measures. It also looks at what employers are currently doing for mental health at work, what could be improved and the role that branches can play in the process.
Who is the course for?
This half day online course is aimed at UNISON reps, members and staff. Mental health at work is a health and safety issue so health and safety reps in particular should be encouraged.
Course aims:
- To agree a definition of ‘mental health’
- Identify some of the common signs and symptoms of poor mental health
- Explore strategies for intervention and support
- Look at what employers can do to maintain mental health at work
- Understand what causes stress
- Review strategies for coping with stress
When does the course run?
You will be required to be online on 26 May from 9.30am to 1pm.
The course will be facilitated by Microsoft Teams.
How much is the course?
There will be a small cost of £10. Your branch will cover this cost and will be invoiced once the course has been completed.