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HR 101: Managing Mental Health Matters with Confidence
Inevitably, managers will encounter an employee situation that intersects with a mental health concern. These situations can be uncomfortable at a minimum and frightening at their most severe. Knowing how to respond can make a profound and positive difference in the outcome.
This learning opportunity provides managers with the knowledge to identify a possible mental health issue. Being aware is the first step. Next, it is essential to respond in a way that is compassionate and effective. Participants will learn strategies to intervene when performance problems and common mental health disorders intersect.
Finally, we explore the emotional toll for managers and learn how to build capacity to maintain personal health and wellness while being a support for the team.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
Learn how to spot signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.
Know effective ways to respond when performance declines and there is a suspected mental health concern.
Become aware of support resources and how to access them.
Gain insight into the emotional toll managing these situations takes. Learn strategies to maintain personal health and well-being while being a support for others.
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