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Cognitive Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore the foundations of mental health, learn to recognize signs of distress, and develop effective communication and support strategies.

  • Engage in activities to enhance your communication skills, and approach to supporting individuals with mental health challenges in the workplace

  • Learn to develop a proactive crisis management plan, and effective communication techniques in acute situations.

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Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This course gives you easy access to knowledge and tools that will allow you to prioritize and strengthen mental health in a work environment. Whether you work from home, or an office, you'll understand the importance of cognitive vitality for delivering high-quality work. We will explore the foundations of mental health, learn to recognize signs of distress and develop effective communication and support strategies. Together, we will cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel safe, valued, and supported in their mental health journey. By the end of this course, you will possess the knowledge and tools to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In today's fast-paced, dynamic work environments, prioritizing mental health is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive course empowers you to champion mental well-being within your workplace. We will explore the foundations of mental health, learn to recognize signs of distress, and develop effective communication and support strategies. Together, we will cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel safe, valued, and supported in their mental health journey. By the end of this course, you will possess the knowledge and tools to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What's included

1 reading

1 readingβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Territorial Acknowledgement and Commitment to Conciliationβ€’10 minutes

This module comprehensively explores mental health within the workplace, focusing on understanding and promoting cognitive wellness and resilience. You will learn the definition of these concepts and recognize their importance, particularly in fostering psychological safety, transparency, and stigma-free communication at work. Through interactive lessons, you will gain practical strategies for building trust, cultivating inclusivity, and developing a mental wellness framework tailored to employee needs. By the end of the module, you will emerge equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a supportive, mentally healthy work environment conducive to employee well-being and organizational success.

What's included

7 videos14 readings3 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Mental Wellness Foundation Introductionβ€’2 minutes
  • 8 Tips to Build Psychological Safetyβ€’7 minutes
  • Inclusive Horizons Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • How to End Mental Health Stigma in Virtual Work Environmentsβ€’6 minutes
  • How to Foster a More Diverse and Inclusive Virtual Workplace β€’7 minutes
  • Mental Wellness Map Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • Strategies for Cognitive Wellness in the Workplace β€’5 minutes
14 readingsβ€’Total 140 minutes
  • Psychological Safety: What It Is and Why It Matters β€’10 minutes
  • The 4 Stages of Psychological Safetyβ€’10 minutes
  • The Power of Vulnerabilityβ€’10 minutes
  • How to Create A Culture of Psychological Safetyβ€’10 minutes
  • How Leaders can Increase Psychological Safetyβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
  • How to Create a Stigma-Free Work Environment in the Virtual World β€’10 minutes
  • The Unbreakable Link Between Inclusion, Diversity and Mental Healthβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
  • Employee Mental Wellbeing: Six Key Pillars for a Healthy Workplace β€’10 minutes
  • How to Make Stress Your Friendβ€’10 minutes
  • The Power of Flexible Work Arrangementsβ€’10 minutes
  • Managing Your Mental Health While Working Remotelyβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 1.3β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 1.1 β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 1.2β€’10 minutes

This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of mental distress indicators, empowering you to not only recognize such signs within yourselves but also effectively identify them in others. Emphasizing the significance of proactive help-seeking, we will delve into strategies for creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to discussing mental health concerns openly. Through interactive videos and readings, you will cultivate the skills to initiate conversations about mental well-being and provide meaningful support to those in need within your communities.

What's included

4 videos10 readings2 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 14 minutes
  • Distress Detector Introductionβ€’0 minutes
  • How to Spot the Signs of Mental Distressβ€’8 minutes
  • Seeking Assistance: Encouraging Help-Seeking Behaviour Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • How to Encourage Help-seeking Behaviour in Othersβ€’5 minutes
10 readingsβ€’Total 105 minutes
  • Mental Health: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illnessβ€’10 minutes
  • What Causes Mental Distressβ€’10 minutes
  • The Science of Stressβ€’10 minutes
  • 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeingβ€’10 minutes
  • How to Stay Calm When You Know You'll be Stressedβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
  • Seeking Help for Your Mental Health is Brave, and Beneficialβ€’10 minutes
  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help for Mental Health Problems β€’15 minutes
  • How to Ask for Help - and Get a Yesβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2.2β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 2.1β€’10 minutes

This module focuses on developing your abilities to communicate effectively about mental health, assess support resources, and implement accommodation strategies. Throughout the module, you will engage in discussions and activities to enhance your communication skills, understanding of available resources, and approach to supporting individuals with mental health challenges in the workplace. By the end of the module, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to engage in compassionate conversations, utilize support resources efficiently, and implement accommodations to create a supportive and inclusive environment for mental health.

What's included

6 videos13 readings3 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Compassion in Conversation Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • How to Have Effective Conversationsβ€’8 minutes
  • Resource Efficiency: Providing Mental Health Support Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • Peer Support for Mental Health at Workβ€’4 minutes
  • Understanding Accommodation Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • Accommodating Mental Health Conditions in the Workplaceβ€’5 minutes
13 readingsβ€’Total 125 minutes
  • Nurturing Mental Health Conversations in Remote Work Settingsβ€’10 minutes
  • The Power of Empathyβ€’5 minutes
  • Active listening: The key to Effective Communicationβ€’10 minutes
  • How to Talk About Mental Health at Workβ€’10 minutes
  • 5 Ways to Listen Betterβ€’10 minutes
  • Lesson Reflectionβ€’10 minutes
  • The Role of Employee Assistance Plansβ€’10 minutes
  • Mental First Aid in the Workplaceβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
  • When Employees Disclose a Mental Health Conditionβ€’10 minutes
  • How to Create a Mental Health-Friendly Workplaceβ€’10 minutes
  • Supporting Mental Health in the Workplaceβ€’10 minutes
  • Lesson Reflectionβ€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 3.3β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 3.1β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 3.2β€’10 minutes

Crisis Management is designed to empower participants with the skills needed to manage mental health crises in the workplace effectively. Through a series of lessons, participants will learn to develop a proactive crisis management plan, apply empathy and effective communication techniques in acute situations, and discuss strategies for supporting recovery post-crisis. By the end of the module, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate mental health crises with empathy, preparedness, and a focus on supporting recovery and well-being.

What's included

3 videos8 readings2 assignments

3 videosβ€’Total 5 minutes
  • Managing a Crisis Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • How to Help Someone Manage a Mental Health Crisisβ€’3 minutes
  • Post-Crisis Harmony Introductionβ€’1 minute
8 readingsβ€’Total 80 minutes
  • How to Manage a Mental Health Crisis in the Workplaceβ€’10 minutes
  • Supporting Someone in a Mental Health Crisisβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
  • 6 Expert Tips to Support People After a Traumatic Workplace Experienceβ€’10 minutes
  • Returning from Mental Health Leaveβ€’10 minutes
  • How to Build Resilience β€’10 minutes
  • Expert-Approved Tips for Maintaining Mental Health β€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4.2β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 4.1β€’10 minutes

This module guides you through an in-depth examination of workplace mental health policies and their integration with HR practices. Throughout the module, you will analyze existing mental health policies, exploring opportunities for improvement and alignment with broader HR frameworks. By the module's conclusion, you will possess the skills and insights necessary to assess, enhance, and integrate mental health policies within your organizational context, contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

What's included

4 videos9 readings2 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 11 minutes
  • Policy Primer: Reviewing Mental Health Policies Introductionβ€’2 minutes
  • Mental Health Policy Essentialsβ€’4 minutes
  • Integration Insights: Aligning with HR Policies Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • The Link Between Learning and Wellbeingβ€’3 minutes
9 readingsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • What is a Mental Health Policy and Why is it Important? β€’10 minutes
  • How to Create a Mental Health and Wellbeing Policyβ€’10 minutes
  • Assessing Workplace Mental Health and Well-beingβ€’10 minutes
  • Reflection Activityβ€’10 minutes
  • Integrating Wellbeing Into Performance Managementβ€’10 minutes
  • Cultivating a Culture of Learning for Remote Employee Wellbeingβ€’10 minutes
  • Diversity and Inclusion for Mental Healthβ€’10 minutes
  • What Leaders can do to Promote Inclusion in a Remote Work Environmentβ€’10 minutes
  • Lesson Reflectionβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 5.2β€’10 minutes
  • Knowledge Check - Lesson 5.1β€’10 minutes

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