Human ResourcesWorkplace Mental Health and Psychological Safety Leadership
Stress, burnout and undiagnosed mental strain now rank among the leading causes of absenteeism and turnover across African workplaces, yet most managers have never been trained to spot or respond to them appropriately. This course builds practical mental health literacy and psychological safety skills for HR practitioners and line managers, without turning them into clinicians. Participants build a workplace mental health policy and a manager response protocol they can implement immediately.
Course objectives
- Recognise early behavioural signs of stress, burnout and psychological distress
- Hold a supportive first conversation with a struggling employee without overstepping professional boundaries
- Build psychological safety into everyday team practices and meetings
- Draft a workplace mental health policy aligned to local labour requirements
- Establish referral pathways to appropriate professional support
Who should attend
- HR managers and wellness officers
- Line managers and supervisors
- Occupational health practitioners
- Employee assistance programme coordinators
- Health and safety committee members
Course outline
- 01The business case for mental health leadership
- 02Recognising stress, burnout and psychological distress at work
- 03Having supportive, boundaried conversations with employees
- 04Building psychological safety into team culture and meetings
- 05Policy design, confidentiality and referral pathways
- 06Sustaining a mentally healthy workplace over time
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 to 16 October 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 16 to 18 October 2026 | London, United Kingdom | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 23 to 25 April 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 2 to 4 May 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 16 to 18 June 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |