OVERVIEW
Mental illness is expected to be the second biggest health problem affecting Malaysians after heart disease. According to the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey, every three in 10 adults aged 16 years and above in Malaysia suffer from some form of mental health issues. Among the possible factors that may contribute to this more than two-folds rise over the past 10 years include financial difficulties, unemployment, work–related stress, family issues for example marital discord, poor parenting and other environmental factors. Despite the availability of effective treatment, a person with mental health disorders may not seek help due to various factors like social stigma or other reasons related to their belief. Most people who experience mental health problems can get over them and learn to live with them, especially if they get help early on. This course will introduce participants to common mental health disorders, possible signs of distress and provide information on how to seek assistance when required.
- The aim of this mental awareness is to help participants recognize potential signs of distress in other members of staff. The idea is not for them to become experts in mental health, but to at least be able to spot if someone needs support and to be more sympathetic.
At the end of the training, participants would be able to:
- Define mental health
- Identify symptoms of mental health problems
- Discuss why it is important to support mental health in the workplace
- Discuss strategies to support mental health at work
- Typically spans 2 days (9am to 5pm).
- Nonetheless, we can customize both the program’s duration and schedule to cater to unique client requirements (e.g., compact 1-day workshops or extended sessions beyond 3 days).
- Employees at All Levels
- Workplace Wellness Coordinators
- Employee Assistance Program Coordinators
- Team Leaders and Project Managers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Human Resource Professionals
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- Definition of Mental Health
- Mental health continuum (What is not a mental health illness)
- Myth-busting
- Breaking the stigma
- Factors behind poor mental health
- Models of mental health and wellbeing
- Factors affecting mental health
- Stress and burnout
- Common Mental Health Problems
- COVID-19 and mental health
- Early signs of mental distress to look out for
- Support System (family, friends, colleagues)
- Use the Stress Cycle to manage stress
- Explain and complete a Wellbeing Plan
- Describe the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- When to seek help
- When to alert my employer?
- Do’s & Don’ts
- Psychodynamic Techniques
- Active Listening
- Tips for Staying Well
- Lifestyle and mental health
- Available mental health interventions
- Positive Psychology
- Resilience
PROGRAM METHODOLOGY
- Hands-on Activities: Practical exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts.
- Group Discussions: Opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exchange of ideas.
- Role Plays: Simulations of realistic situations to build practical skills.
- Feedback Sessions: Reviews and reflections to encourage improvement.
- Problem-solving Exercises: Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Experiential Learning: Learning by doing, promoting active involvement.
- Interactive Lectures: Engaging presentations by experts in the field.
- Case Studies: Real-world scenarios for learners to apply their knowledge.
- Quizzes & Tests: Regular assessments to track learning progress.
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