Course

Unit 1

Mental Health – concepts, definition, Bio-psycho-social model of mental health. Mental health and mental illness, characteristics of a mentally healthy individual, Signs and symptoms of mental health issues, presentation of a mentally ill person. Work place – definition, concept, prevalence of mental health issues in the work place, why invest in workplace mental health, relationship between mental health and productivity, organizational culture and mental health. Case Study, Activity.

Unit 2

Mental Health Issues in the Workplace: Emotions, Common emotions at the workplace, Mental Health issues – Anger, Anxiety, Stress & Burnout, Depression, Addictions – Substance and Behavioural, Psychotic Disorders – Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Personality disorders. Crisis Situations – Suicidal behavior, panic attacks, reactions to traumatic events. Stigma and exclusion of affected employees. Other issues –work-life balance, Presenteeism, Harassment, Bullying, Mobbing. Mental Health First Aid – Meaning. Case Study, Activity.

Unit 3

Strategies of Help and Care: Positive impact of work on health, Characteristics of mentally healthy workplace, Employee and employer obligations, Promoting mental health and well being- corporate social responsibility (CSR), an inclusive work environment, Training and awareness raising, managing performance, inclusive recruitment, Supporting individuals-talking about mental health, making reasonable adjustments, Resources and support for employees – Employee Assistance Programme / Provider (EAP), in house counsellor, medical practitioners, online resources and telephone support, 24 hour crisis support, assistance for colleagues and care givers, Legislations. Case Study, Activity.

Evaluation Pattern

*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports.

REFERENCES:

1. American Psychiatric “Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV 4th ed.” www.terapiacognitiva.eu/dwl/dsm5/DSM-IV.pdf
2. American Psychiatric (2000) www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/ Glossary/Pages/index.aspx.
3. Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario “Workplace mental health promotion, A how to guide”wmhp.cmhaontario.ca/
4. Alberta Health Services Mental Health (2012). Minding the Workplace: Tips for employees and managers together. Calgary: Alberta Health Services.http:// www.mentalhealthpromotion.net/resources/minding-the-workplace-tips-for-employees-and- managers- together.pdf
5. Government of Western Australia, Mental Health (2014) “Supporting good mental health in the work place.” http://www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au/Libraries/pdf_docs/ supporting_good_mental_health_in_the_workplace_1.sflb.ashx
6. Mental Health Act 1987 (India) tnhealth.org/mha.htm
7. Persons with disabilities Act 1995 (India) nic.in
8. The Factories Act 1948 (India) caaa.in/Image/19ulabourlawshb.pdf