Soft Skills • 1 Day • HRD Corp Claimable

Mental Health Awareness & Stress Management Training Malaysia

Treat workplace stress as the occupational health issue it is

Mental Health Awareness & Stress Management at the Workplace is a one-day programme that treats workplace stress as an occupational health and safety issue rather than a personal weakness. Redefine Learning Asia combines validated self-assessment instruments — the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), SSKM 20, and the Malay-language Kaji Selidik Tekanan di Tempat Kerja — with practical coping techniques including mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation methods, and opens by addressing mental-illness stigma directly.

Duration

1 Day

Group Size

15 to 30 participants

Format

On-site / Virtual

HRD Corp

Claimable

When This Programme Is the Right One

The symptom: Absenteeism, burnout, and quiet resignations are rising, and nobody talks about why.

Start from the symptom your team is showing rather than the programme name — buying in the wrong order usually convinces leadership that training does not work. Compare every programme side by side in our symptom-to-programme comparison table.

Learning Outcomes

Participants recognise the physical, emotional, and behavioural signs of stress, anxiety, and depression in themselves and colleagues.
Each participant completes validated assessment inventories and maps their own stressors in a private reflection session.
Practical coping mechanisms — mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques — are practised during the day, not just described.
Teams leave with shared language for discussing workload and wellbeing without stigma.

Programme Agenda

Time	Module	What Happens
9.00am – 9.30am	Icebreaker and safe-space setting	Addressing the stigma of mental illness in the workplace directly; setting expectations for a judgement-free day.
9.30am – 10.30am	Foundations of mental health and stress	Stress, anxiety, and depression; understanding physical, emotional, and behavioural stress responses.
10.45am – 12.30pm	Risk factors and self-assessment diagnostics	Workplace risk factors; completing the DASS, SSKM 20, and Kaji Selidik Tekanan di Tempat Kerja inventories.
12.30pm – 1.00pm	Individual assessment reflection	Private review of assessment results and personal stressor mapping.
2.00pm – 3.45pm	Promoting wellbeing and coping strategies	Preventive strategies at the workplace; mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation practice; group activity building sustainable coping mechanisms.
4.00pm – 4.45pm	Practical application and role-play	Workplace scenarios and role-playing: supporting a struggling colleague, raising workload concerns constructively.
4.45pm – 5.00pm	Evaluation and close	Action commitments, evaluation, and close.

Activities

Validated assessments

DASS, SSKM 20, and workplace stress inventories completed privately — participants see their own data, not a lecture about averages.

Coping technique practice

Mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation exercises run live so participants leave having done them, not heard about them.

Scenario role-plays

Practising the conversations people avoid: checking on a colleague, escalating workload, responding without judgement.

Delivery, Pricing & HRD Corp

Formats: In-house experiential workshop. Delivered in English, Bahasa Malaysia, or Mandarin; assessment instruments available in Bahasa Malaysia.
Group size: 15 to 30 participants
Indicative investment: Quoted per group; one-day facilitated programmes typically run RM6,000–RM14,000 per group. Full breakdowns in the 2026 cost guide, or model your claim with the HRD Corp claim calculator.
HRD Corp claimable: Yes. This programme is structured as HRD Corp claimable training under SBL-Khas — certified trainer, documented learning outcomes, minimum contact hours, attendance records, and a completion report formatted for your claim. The grant must be approved at least 14 calendar days before the training date under Employer’s Circular No. 2/2026, so book three to four weeks ahead. See the full claim walkthrough in our HRD Corp claimable training guide.

Mental Health Awareness & Stress Management at the Workplace FAQs

No. It is an awareness and skills programme, not therapy. It teaches recognition, self-assessment, and coping techniques, and signposts when and where to seek professional help. Participants whose assessment results suggest they need support are guided privately toward appropriate channels.

No. The DASS and SSKM 20 inventories are self-scored and stay with the participant. The employer receives aggregate themes and recommendations only — that confidentiality is stated up front, and it is why participants answer honestly.

Workplace stress is an occupational safety and health issue: it drives absenteeism, errors, attrition, and medical claims. Malaysian employers have a duty of care over workplace health, and a team that can talk about workload pressure early is cheaper than replacing the people who burn out silently.

Yes — the programme is designed for cross-functional cohorts from any level. Mixed groups work well, though some clients run a separate managers' cohort so leaders can speak freely about the pressures of their own role.

Quoted per group; one-day facilitated programmes typically run RM6,000–RM14,000 per group. The final quote depends on group size, venue, and how much the content is customised, and eligible employers can claim it under HRD Corp SBL-Khas.

In-house experiential workshop. Delivered in English, Bahasa Malaysia, or Mandarin; assessment instruments available in Bahasa Malaysia. Redefine Learning Asia delivers nationwide, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang and Johor.

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