Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health in the workplace isn’t just about reducing stress; it’s about creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. This course is designed by certified practicing counselors for civil servants who want to not only promote but also understand mental well-being in their workplaces. You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of mental distress, reduce stigma, manage stress effectively, and implement workplace mental health strategies that align with Bhutan’s legal frameworks.

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Last Updated:November 1, 2024

About Course

Mental health in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for creating a productive and supportive work environment. Managing mental health at work is about more than just meeting deadlines or getting the job done. It’s about recognizing that our well-being matters just as much as the policies we implement or the services we provide. This course is designed to help civil servants understand, address, and support mental health in the workplace. You’ll learn how to spot the early signs of mental health struggles, reduce stigma, manage stress, and create a work culture where mental well-being is prioritized. And we’ll do all this while staying true to Bhutan’s unique culture practice of mindfulness and GNH.

Recognize mental health challenges in the workplace—from burnout to stress, and everything in between.
Support colleagues who are struggling by identifying early warning signs and knowing when and how to intervene.
Create a stigma-free work environment where mental health isn’t something to hide but something to support.
Align workplace mental health policies with Bhutan’s laws and regulations, making sure you stay compliant and forward-thinking.
Build resilience in yourself and your team, so stress doesn’t take over.
Collaborate across departments to promote mental health in a way that benefits everyone.

Course Content

Module 1: Why Mental Health Matters in the workplace?
Let’s start with the basics: why does mental health even matter in the workplace? Sure, productivity and performance are important, but if your team is burned out or overwhelmed, everything suffers—projects, morale, and overall workplace harmony.

The Link Between Mental Health and Work Performance

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An Overview of Bhutan’s Mental Health Laws

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Module 2: Spotting the Signs
Stress, anxiety, and burnout don’t happen overnight. In this module, you’ll learn how to recognize the early warning signs of mental health struggles in yourself and your colleagues. This is all about prevention and intervention.

Module 3: Tackling Stigma Head-On
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to addressing mental health. In this module, we’ll focus on breaking it down and creating a culture where people feel comfortable seeking help.

Module 4: Managing Stress
Stress happens. The key is learning how to manage it effectively, both personally and as a leader in the workplace. This module focuses on practical stress management techniques, with a special emphasis on mindfulness.

Module 5: Building a Healthier Workplace
Now we’re putting it all together. In this module, you’ll learn how to build mental health strategies that work and how to create a culture where mental well-being is prioritized.

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