Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

John Wiley & Sons

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Recognize signs of mental health challenges in the workplace.

  • Understand the difference between mental health and mental illness.

  • Identify strategies for managing stress and burnout effectively.

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February 2026

Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 15 modules in this course

In this section, we examine workplace stigma affecting mental health disclosure, clarify FMLA and EAP protections, and design a personalized reasonable accommodation plan to maintain performance and well-being.

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2 videos1 reading

In this section, we distinguish mental health from illness, review symptom clusters, and learn how early recognition and intervention can prevent long-term impairment and support recovery.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine workplace mental-health stigma, dispel myths about psychiatric care and medication, and practice respectful, evidence-based responses that foster inclusive, supportive dialogue among colleagues.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we learn to time your disclosure, find workplace allies, and use the Family and Medical Leave Act to secure leave without risking your position.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we identify EAP, FMLA and reasonable accommodation options, demonstrate how to request them through HR, and outline privacy safeguards that prevent retaliation while sustaining productivity.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we identify workplace masking behaviors, trace their psychological and social origins, and develop boundary-based strategies that support safe unmasking, authentic engagement, and sustained wellbeing and productivity.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we identify early cognitive and physiological burnout indicators, practise boundary-setting to limit chronic stress, and apply evidence-based recovery protocols to preserve productivity, mental health, and wellbeing.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we define holistic self-care, outline seven pillars; physical, environmental, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, professional: and demonstrate analyzing workplace stressors to craft balanced, personalized routines that mitigate burnout.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore how clinical, family, peer, and social layers create a personal care pyramid, then place your own contacts on each tier to strengthen daily mental health.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we unpack accounts of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia at work, analyzing stigma's impact on retention while assessing FMLA and EAP tools enabling HR to craft supportive policies.

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1 video2 readings

In this section, we identify common toxic workplace cliches, assess their mental-health impact, and practice replacing stigmatizing phrases with respectful language that promotes psychological safety and inclusive culture.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine retention drivers linked to mental wellness and outline cost-effective programs, equipping leaders to foster psychological safety and amplify LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC voices.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we recognise early signs of a colleague's mental-health strain, practise empathetic listening, and support confidential disclosure to Human Resources, cultivating psychological safety, trust, and sustained workplace performance.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this section, we demonstrate how proactive HR documentation, safe mental-health disclosure, and policy evaluation improve accommodation readiness, reduce crises, and establish a practical gold standard for workplace wellbeing.

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1 video3 readings

In this section, we explore inclusive mental health accommodations, policy design, and data driven evaluation to foster psychological safety, reduce burnout, and improve retention across workplaces.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

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