Module - Workplace Mental Health
This module aims to give the occupational health practitioner or other health care professional the knowledge with which to enhance mental wellbeing in the workplace and to help employees remain in work or return to work following an episode of mental ill health. This is module is part of the UADip, BSc Hons and Grad Dip courses in Occupational Health Practice Development. It can be studied as a stand-alone module for CPD.
Course Overview
This module will allow you to explore workplace mental health. It will provide an opportunity to evaluate workplace strategies for supporting people experiencing mental health problems. The module will feature an exploration of statutory and community based resources that are available to support people with specific problems or within specific geographical locations. The module will provide a brief introduction to legislation and relevant public health policy.
On this course you will...
- Critically discuss the effects of mental ill and psychological health on the individual and the organisation.
- Show an awareness of local voluntary and statutory resources that can assist in the management of and maintenance of mental health in the workplace.
- Critically appraise the current literature surrounding employee assistance programmes and counselling.
- Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.
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