This Course in a Nutshell
Welcome to the course on Anxiety and Depression in the Workplace. This course is designed to help managers develop the awareness and skills needed to support employees facing mental health challenges. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to recognise the signs of anxiety and depression, have supportive conversations, and take practical steps to create a healthier work environment. You’ll learn how to foster a culture where mental health is openly discussed, and employees feel safe to express their concerns.
Course Overview
In today’s workplace, anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health challenges that affect employees, regardless of their role. The impact of these conditions is often unseen but can significantly influence how someone performs, interacts with their colleagues, and feels about their work. This course provides managers with essential tools to recognise early signs of mental health struggles and offers strategies to open supportive conversations. We’ll focus on fostering an environment where mental health is prioritised, providing practical adjustments such as workload flexibility and supporting employees in managing their mental health conditions.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to maintain work-life balance, handle mental health crises, and offer the right level of support. We’ll also cover your legal obligations as a manager when it comes to supporting employees with anxiety and depression under employment law, ensuring that you’re equipped to provide both emotional and practical support.
Table Of Contents
Module 01: Introduction to Anxiety and Depression in the Workplace
Module 02: Recognising the Signs of Anxiety and Depression
Module 03: Fostering a Supportive Work Environment
Module 04: Providing Practical Support and Accommodations
Module 05: Maintaining Work-Life Balance and Managing Crises
Module 06: Conclusion and Wrap Up
What Will You Learn In This Course?
By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident recognising signs of anxiety and depression in your team, know how to initiate supportive conversations, and understand what adjustments are reasonable to make for employees who are struggling. You’ll also gain insight into how to maintain a healthy work-life balance within your team, and how to handle more serious mental health crises with empathy and professionalism.