Contents
Basics on depression and burnout in the professional environment
- Definition and delimitation of terms.
- How does suicidal tendency develop and manifest itself and how can we talk about it?
- Facts, figures and data.
- Symptoms, prognosis, progression and treatment options.
- Explanatory models: How does a mental illness develop? What is stress?
Options for action and conducting discussions
- Dealing with affected employees and colleagues.
- Role of the manager: do's and don'ts.
- Psychological conversation skills in dealing with depression and burnout: What is experienced as helpful, what is not?
- Possibilities and limits of those involved and their roles: Psychological first aider, colleague, manager, works council, BEM etc.
Framework conditions and legal aspects
- Relevant reference points from labor law.
- Prevention of anxiety and anxiety disorders as a component of occupational health management (BEM, EAP, occupational medicine, GBPsych).
Digressions
- Resilience: can you train a thicker skin?
- Is every the architect of his own fortune?
- Team dynamics, power and privileges.
Best practice and discussion
Note:
The webinar can be booked as a possible in-depth course as part of the Psychological First Aider course or individually if you have the relevant prior knowledge. It is designed to build on the content of the "Psychological first aid in the company" seminar.
Learning environment
Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.
Your benefit
- They develop an understanding of the development of depression and burnout and can distinguish these from "normal" stress reactions.
- You will learn conversation techniques to address and professionally support those affected.
- They know questioning techniques to recognize suicidal tendencies and make them discussable.
- You will learn about the possibilities and limitations of dealing with those affected and deal with relevant points of reference from employment law.
Methods
Lecture, presentation, case studies, discussion and exchange of experiences.
Recommended for
Managers, HR managers or employees from the HR department in companies. Furthermore, health officers, OHM coordinators, works councils, BEM officers and all committed colleagues who want to be able to provide psychological first aid.
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Start dates and details

Thursday, 17.07.2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 21.10.2025
09:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 20.01.2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm