Mental Health in the Workplace Training - Melbourne

Mental Health in the Workplace Training - Melbourne

You know that feeling when someone on your team seems completely overwhelmed, but you're not sure how to help without overstepping boundaries? Or maybe you've noticed your own stress levels creeping up and affecting your work performance. Mental health challenges don't just disappear when we walk through the office doors, and pretending they don't exist isn't doing anyone any favours.

Here's the reality: one in five Australians experience mental health issues each year, and most of us spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else. Yet so many workplaces still treat mental health like it's someone else's problem. The result? Increased sick days, higher turnover, and a team culture where people suffer in silence.

This training isn't about turning you into a therapist or expecting you to solve everyone's problems. It's about creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up when they're struggling, where you can spot the early warning signs, and where you know exactly what to do (and what not to do) when mental health issues arise.

We'll cover the practical stuff that actually matters in your day-to-day work life. You'll learn how to have those tricky conversations without making things worse, understand your legal responsibilities as a manager or colleague, and discover simple strategies that can make a massive difference to your team's wellbeing. We'll also talk about your own mental health because you can't pour from an empty cup.

The training includes real workplace scenarios you'll recognise - the team member who's suddenly making mistakes they never made before, the colleague who's become irritable and withdrawn, or the high performer who's burning out but won't admit it. You'll practice responding to these situations in a way that's supportive but professional.

What You'll Learn:
- How to recognise early warning signs of mental health struggles in yourself and others
- Practical conversation starters that don't feel awkward or intrusive
- Your legal duties of care and when to escalate issues appropriately
- Simple workplace adjustments that can support managing workplace anxiety and stress
- How to create psychologically safe team environments where people feel comfortable seeking help
- Strategies for maintaining your own mental wellbeing while supporting others
- When and how to connect people with professional support services
- Building resilience in your team without adding pressure

The Bottom Line:
This training gives you the confidence and practical tools to handle mental health conversations professionally and compassionately. You'll leave knowing how to support your team members effectively while protecting your own wellbeing, and you'll understand how creating a mentally healthy workplace actually improves everyone's performance. It's not about becoming a counsellor - it's about being a better colleague, manager, and human being in the workplace. Plus, you'll have access to resources and referral pathways that take the guesswork out of knowing where to direct people when they need professional mental health support.