Graduate Certificate in Leading Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community)

Flinders University

The Graduate Certificate in Leading Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community) is designed to help workplaces and communities thrive, by building the capacity of leaders, staff and volunteers to enact evidence-based mental health and wellbeing practice. Unlike other mental health qualifications that primarily focus on mental illness (often within a medical-health framework), this program takes a broader perspective, equipping participants with skills and knowledge to implement strategy (and lead by personal practice) within organisations or community to reduce the risk of mental ill health and foster mental health and wellbeing.The Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Mental Health (2020) estimated that mental illness is costing the Australian economy around 70 billion per year, with a further 150 billion per year of associated costs of disability and premature death due to mental illness. It's a staggering toll, but we can change this picture. That's why we've created a course designed for staff, team members, employees, volunteers, and leaders in every business and community organisation who want to promote mental health and wellbeing and reduce the likelihood of mental illness. We will extend your understanding of the key issues, and equip you with practical tools to make informed decisions and implement effective strategies, support your own and others wellbeing, and lead mentally healthy workplaces and communities.

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