THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Work Place
Date: 27th July 2023
Time: 04.00pm-06.00pm
Venue: Online
Overview
Supporting mental health in the workplace is no longer a nice-to-have but a necessity, as even in a workplace with a strong culture of health, mental health problems will inevitably arise.
Many aspects of the workplace require alertness, accurate and quick reflexes. An impairment to these qualities can cause incidents and interfere with the accuracy and efficiency of work.
Without effective support, mental disorders and other mental health conditions can affect a person’s confidence and identity at work, capacity to work productively, absences and the ease with which to retain or gain work. Work can be a protective factor for mental health, but it can also contribute to worsening mental health which can then lead to substance abuse at the workplace as one is usually driving the other.
Below are the key areas of focus that will be addressed during this webinar to assist in identifying, coping and tackling the issue of mental health and substance abuse at the workplace:
- Importance of mental health at the workplace.
- Elements of work that may contribute to mental illness and substance abuse.
- What are the warning signs of mental illness and substance abuse?
- How substance abuse affects performance.
- How can an employer help the affected employee?
- Coping strategies for mental health.
- What are the risks from poor mental health at the workplace?
Target Audience
This webinar will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD Units):
Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 1 CPD Units upon successfully attending the session.
Cost:
Charges for the training will be Kes 1,000/= which will cover workshop fees, materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
Online Booking:
We call on Seminar participants to note that booking for is available only online at www.icpak.com/events and will close two hours before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is mandatory. This is available either online at www.icpak.com/events or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone-based application that is available from google store.
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke)
