Mental Wellness E-Learning

Module 1 – Understanding Mental Wellness
• What is mental wellness?
• Mental health and everyday wellbeing
• Factors that can influence mental wellness
• Understanding the connection between work and wellbeing
• Creating positive wellbeing habits

Module 2 – Workplace Stress
• What is stress?
• Common causes of workplace stress
• Workload and time pressures
• Workplace relationships
• Change and uncertainty
• Working in isolation
• Recognising signs of excessive stress

Work-related stress can arise from factors such as workload, insufficient time, workplace relationships, working in isolation and other working conditions.

Module 3 – Recognising the Signs
• Changes in mood or behaviour
• Reduced concentration
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Fatigue and low energy
• Changes in motivation
• Irritability and frustration
• Recognising when additional support may be appropriate

The course focuses on awareness and early recognition rather than diagnosis.

Module 4 – Building Personal Resilience
• Understanding resilience
• Developing healthy coping strategies
• Managing everyday pressures
• Maintaining positive routines
• Setting realistic expectations
• Taking appropriate breaks
• Maintaining healthy boundaries
• Developing a positive approach to challenges

Module 5 – Healthy Working Practices
• Work-life balance
• Managing workload
• Prioritising tasks
• Taking regular breaks
• Staying connected with colleagues
• Managing remote and hybrid working
• Creating healthy working routines
• Recognising the importance of recovery and downtime

Module 6 – Supporting Others
• Creating a supportive workplace
• Listening appropriately
• Communicating with colleagues
• Showing empathy and respect
• Recognising when someone may be struggling
• What you can and cannot do as a colleague
• Encouraging appropriate professional support
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries

Module 7 – Creating a Positive Workplace
• Respectful workplace relationships
• Communication
• Psychological safety
• Team support
• Managing conflict appropriately
• Bullying and inappropriate behaviour
• Encouraging employees to raise concerns
• Building a culture of wellbeing

Psychosocial hazards can include conflict, bullying, high demands, low control, role confusion, low support and poor communication. The HSA recommends that psychosocial circumstances and available supports and controls are considered as part of workplace risk management.

Module 8 – Getting Support
• Recognising when help may be needed
• Speaking to a manager or appropriate workplace contact
• Employee assistance programmes
• Occupational health support
• GP and healthcare support
• Emergency and crisis support
• Encouraging early communication

Module 9 – Personal Wellbeing Action Plan
• Identifying personal wellbeing priorities
• Recognising workplace stressors
• Identifying positive changes
• Building healthy habits
• Knowing when and where to seek support

Module 10 – Knowledge Assessment
Online multiple-choice assessment covering the key topics presented throughout the course.

This course is suitable for employees at all levels who wish to improve awareness of workplace mental health and wellbeing.

Participants may include:

• Managers and supervisors
• Human Resources personnel
• Health & Safety representatives
• Team leaders
• Workplace wellbeing coordinators
• Office and operational staff
• Employees interested in supporting positive workplace wellbeing

No prior mental health training is required.

Workplace Wellbeing
Supporting mental wellness helps create a healthier and more supportive work environment for employees.

Early Awareness
Recognising early signs of stress or mental health challenges can help prevent issues from escalating.

Employee Engagement
Employees who feel supported are more engaged, productive, and satisfied in their roles.

Organisational Responsibility
Promoting mental health awareness supports organisations in maintaining safe and supportive workplaces.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Explain the meaning of mental wellness
• Understand factors that can affect workplace wellbeing
• Recognise common causes of workplace stress
• Identify signs that someone may be experiencing increased pressure or stress
• Understand basic resilience and coping strategies
• Apply healthy working practices
• Understand the importance of work-life balance
• Support colleagues appropriately
• Understand professional boundaries when supporting others
• Identify appropriate sources of support
• Recognise the importance of early communication
• Develop practical strategies to support their own wellbeing

Delivery: Online E-Learning
Format: Self-paced
Assessment: Online multiple-choice assessment
Certificate: Certificate of Completion following successful completion

The course is designed with reference to the Irish workplace health and safety framework and relevant guidance concerning employee wellbeing, work-related stress and psychosocial hazards.

This includes the:

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

The Act places duties on employers in relation to the safety, health and welfare of employees, including the management of workplace hazards that may affect physical and psychological health. The HSA notes that employers have an obligation to risk assess known hazards, including psychosocial hazards that may contribute to stress.

The course also supports awareness of HSA guidance relating to:

• Work-related stress
• Psychosocial hazards
• Workplace wellbeing
• Remote and hybrid working
• Positive workplace relationships
• Prevention and management of workplace risks

Important: This course is an awareness programme. It does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis, treatment or counselling, and it does not replace professional healthcare or an organisation's psychosocial risk assessment.

Samson Training provides practical workplace training designed to help employees develop useful knowledge and skills that can be applied in their everyday working environment.

Our Mental Wellness E-Learning course provides:

• Practical workplace-focused content
• Clear and accessible learning materials
• Self-paced online learning
• Practical wellbeing strategies
• Guidance relevant to office, remote and hybrid workers
• Online knowledge assessment
• Certificate of Completion
• Flexible organisation-wide delivery

The course can form part of a broader workplace wellbeing programme alongside other Samson Training courses in areas such as communication, leadership, stress awareness, behavioural skills and workplace safety.

What is Mental Wellness?
Mental wellness refers to the ongoing state of psychological and emotional wellbeing that helps a person manage everyday life, work and relationships.

Is this a mental health or medical course?
No. This is an awareness and workplace wellbeing course. It does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions and does not replace professional medical or psychological support.

How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 40 minutes, including the online assessment.

Who is the course suitable for?
The course is suitable for employees, managers, supervisors, team leaders and other personnel who want to improve their understanding of workplace wellbeing and mental wellness.

Does the course cover workplace stress?
Yes. It covers common workplace stressors, recognising signs of excessive stress and practical strategies for managing everyday workplace pressures.