Range of courses
First Aid Conversations for Managers

Psychological difficulties and crises are also part of the workplace. Every second employee will show signs of mental illness at some point in their working life. If mental health suffers, performance at work also suffers leading to long-term absence and even job losses. The loss of productivity to the Swiss economy was CHF 7.6 billion in 2020 due to the effects of mental illness.

By recognizing and reacting to early warning signs of mental health problems, managers can help to provide effective support to their employees. The sooner the conversation is sought, the sooner help can be provided to those affected. Taking the appropriate actions avoid human suffering and subsequent financial costs to the company.

Mental health first aid conversations in the workplace can be challenging for managers. In the 3.5-hour course you will learn to recognise the signs of mental illness at an early stage and practise conducting first aid talks with employees in several role plays and discussions.

The focus of the content is on:

Mental health in the workplace (Workplaces are evolving; What is mental health well-being? Stigmatization in the company)

Measure and evaluate mental health in the company (Safe guard mental health; Guarding Minds@Work; Job Stress Analysis)

Recognize and asses mental health problems in the team (Managers have a special responsibility; sustainable relationships and team culture; signs and warning signals)

Employee mental health: The first aid conversation

Language German and English (other languages are in progress)

Format classroom course or webinar

Duration 3.5 hours (excluding breaks)

Costs CHF 180.- (including course material)