Become a Mental Health Champion

As we spend so much of our time at work, it is crucial that we have people in our workplace who we feel comfortable talking to about our wellbeing.

Winslow is seeking Mental Health Champions who will drive awareness of mental health within the workplace and will be the point of contact between the employee and the employer regarding mental health issues.

They will be trained to offer help and support to colleagues and to promote mental health awareness.

Sometimes it is easier to talk to an understanding peer about stressful or traumatic experiences than to a professional and this can be an invaluable first step to seeking expert psychological help at a later stage if needed.

For a person experiencing a mental health problem, having an empathetic listener can be calming and reassuring – even healing.

Listening quietly, without engaging in problem-solving, signals that you are on that person’s side. This simple gesture validates the other person’s experience.

Listening empathetically allows the listener to really hear and understand what is being said. It also makes it easier for the other person to feel they can talk freely without being judged.

What qualities do you need to be a mental health champion? 

• Active listener
• Empathetic
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Compassionate
• Confident

If you would like to become a Mental Health Champion, contact Winslow Learning via email learning@winslow.com.au as soon as possible, as we are looking at organising another course in the next month.