Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers is specifically designed to equip those in leadership roles with the skills and knowledge to support their teams’ mental health effectively. The training provides managers with the tools to identify, address and manage mental health issues in themselves and in the workplace, encouraging a supportive culture that enhances overall well-being and productivity.
This session is a Mental Health Awareness Session for Managers. We also offer a General Mental Health Awareness Course suitable for employees.
What you can expect from this training:
- Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace: Educate managers on common mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and stress and how these can impact work performance. Recognise how workplace factors like workload, communication and culture can influence mental health.
- Recognising Signs and Symptoms: Train managers to identify early warning signs of mental health struggles, such as changes in behaviour, appearance, absenteeism or reduced performance. Understand how to approach conversations with employees who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Communication and Creating a Supportive Environment: Practical strategies for encouraging a culture of openness and support around mental health. Being confident to have proactive mental health conversations and normalise discussions about well-being in regular check-ins or team meetings.
- Legal Responsibilities and Ethical Considerations: A review of managers’ responsibilities regarding mental health under workplace policies and legal frameworks, such as the HSE management standards and Equality Act 2010. Understand confidentiality, reasonable adjustments and the duty of care toward employees.
- Support Strategies: Provide resources for managing mental health and where to seek professional help.
Online Training Dates
No current course dates available.
If no training sessions are available, you can either Register Your Interest and we will get in touch when we have a session coming up. Or, you can Request a Session from us (please note that to Request a Session there must be a minimum number of delegates).
Training Delivery
You can pick and choose how we train you and your staff to be the most efficient and effective for your organisation. For this reason, we can provide various methods of delivery.
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Interactive sessions with activities, discussions and role-playing/case study scenarios (2-3 hours)
ONLINE TRAINING
Interactive online workshops that invite interaction, discussion and workbook activities (1.5 – 2 hours)
WEBINARS
Live online sessions with opportunities for Q&A (1 hour).
CUSTOMISED TRAINING
Tailored training and services to meet the specific needs of different business sectors and sizes.
