Training on Mental Health First Aid & Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Build practical skills to support mental wellbeing and create psychologically safe workplaces.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course builds organizational and individual capacity to recognize, respond to, and prevent mental health risks in the workplace while fostering a culture of psychological safety, inclusion, and wellbeing. It focuses on equipping participants with practical mental health first aid skills and leadership approaches that support early intervention, resilience, and healthy work environments.
The course integrates mental health awareness, crisis response, psychosocial risk management, and organizational culture strategies. Through applied scenarios and workplace-relevant case studies, participants gain the confidence and tools to support colleagues, reduce stigma, and strengthen overall workforce performance.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Managers and team leaders
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Human resource and people operations professionals
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Occupational health, safety, and wellbeing officers
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Employee relations and compliance staff
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Union representatives and worker advocates
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Public and private sector professionals
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Identify common workplace mental health risks and early warning signs
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Apply mental health first aid principles in professional settings
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Respond appropriately to stress, burnout, and psychological crises
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Promote psychological safety and supportive workplace cultures
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Align mental health initiatives with organizational policies and compliance
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Mental Health in the Workplace – Foundations
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Understanding mental health and wellbeing at work
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Common mental health conditions and stressors
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Workplace risk factors and protective factors
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Case Study:Mental health challenges in modern work environments
Module 2: Mental Health First Aid Principles & Early Intervention
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Mental health first aid roles and boundaries
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Recognizing warning signs and distress
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Effective listening and supportive conversations
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Case Study:Early intervention in workplace mental health crises
Module 3: Psychological Safety & Healthy Workplace Cultures
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Psychological safety concepts and leadership behaviors
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Preventing bullying, harassment, and toxic workplaces
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Inclusion, trust, and team dynamics
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Case Study:Building psychologically safe teams
Module 4: Managing Stress, Burnout & Critical Incidents
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Stress management and resilience strategies
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Responding to burnout and trauma
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Crisis response and referral pathways
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Case Study:Managing critical mental health incidents at work
Module 5: Organizational Policies, Implementation & Action Planning
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Psychosocial risk assessment and compliance
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Workplace mental health policies and programmes
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Capstone exercise: Mental health first aid and psychological safety action plan
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Case Study:Implementing workplace mental health initiatives
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Increased confidence in supporting colleagues’ mental wellbeing
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Improved communication and empathetic leadership skills
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Reduced stigma and improved mental health literacy
Organizational Impact
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Healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce
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Reduced absenteeism, presenteeism, and burnout
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Stronger psychosocial risk management and compliance
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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