Empowering Managers: Improving Mental Health Support in the Workplace - Jacquie Bhana Consulting

This conversation is about the importance of mental health support in the workplace, especially for managers. The speakers explain that mental health issues like depression and anxiety are common in South Africa and worldwide, affecting one in four workers and costing businesses a lot of money. Many people, especially men and senior managers, don't talk about these issues because they're afraid of being judged or losing their job.

The focus is on training managers to recognize mental health problems, both in themselves and in their teams, and to know how to respond. Managers often aren't taught how to listen or help, so giving them this training can make a big difference. The course mentioned aims to equip managers with skills to support their staff and refer them to professional help when needed, which benefits both the employees and the business as a whole.

Empowering Managers: Improving Mental Health Support in the Workplace - Jacquie Bhana Consulting