Stress Awareness in the Workplace

Description

Stress affects a significant proportion of the workforce and can pose serious risks to both physical and mental health. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are legally required to safeguard employees’ health and wellbeing, including mitigating the risks associated with work-related stress.

This Stress Awareness course examines the root causes of stress and provides practical strategies for managing and reducing it. It explores how individuals can cope more effectively with stressful situations, how workplaces can be adapted to improve employee wellbeing, and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques can help regulate stress levels.

The course offers practical tools and guidance for both employers and employees to manage stress proactively and maintain a healthy, productive working environment.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the signs and symptoms of stress.
• Define stress and work-related stress.
• Recognise common causes of stress at work and at home.
• Conduct or participate in a stress risk assessment.
• Understand the importance of stress management and apply coping strategies effectively.
• Identify practical changes that can reduce stress in both workplace and home environments.
• Understand the role of talking therapies in managing and overcoming stress.