Mental Health Awareness for Managers
Mental health is a matter that touches us all. About two thirds of the UK workforce will at some time find themselves in distress on the inside.
Building awareness and understanding not only of ill-health, but of the active steps needed to stay well, is key to the success and wellbeing of your people and business.
Managers and leaders play a pivotal role in creating, modelling and sustaining the day to day practices that promote high levels of performance and wellbeing.
Overview
Suitable for Managers
This training course is designed to equip managers with the essential knowledge and skills to support mental health in the workplace. The training provides a comprehensive understanding of mental health, the impact of stress and burnout, and the role managers play in fostering a supportive and mentally healthy work environment. Participants will learn to recognise early signs of mental health difficulties in their teams, engage in effective conversations, and implement practical strategies to promote wellbeing.
The course is interactive, incorporating discussion, case studies, and scenario-based learning to ensure managers leave with confidence in handling mental health challenges sensitively and effectively.
Training Content:
PART 1. Understanding Mental Health
The dimensions of mental health and how it exists on a continuum.
Differentiating between diagnosable mental health conditions and everyday emotional experiences.
Common misconceptions about mental health and the importance of normalising conversations.
Risk and Protective Factors
Key individual and societal risk factors that contribute to mental ill health.
Protective factors that help build resilience, both in individuals and within workplace culture.
Mental Health – Key Statistics
Headline mental health statistics, with a focus on workplace trends.
The impact of poor mental health on productivity, absenteeism, and presenteeism.
The benefits of investing in workplace mental well-being.
Stigma and Myths
Understanding how stigma affects help-seeking behaviours and workplace dynamics.
Challenging common mental health myths and misconceptions.
PART 3: The Manager’s Role and Responsibility
Understanding the duty of care as a manager.
The importance of role modelling positive mental health behaviours.
Practical ways to create a mentally healthy workplace culture.
Recognising and Responding to Mental Health Concerns
Early warning signs of mental health struggles in employees.
Best practices for having supportive mental health conversations
Steps to take if an employee presents with suicidal concerns.
Investing in Your Team’s Mental Health
Practical workplace solutions to promote wellbeing.
Making reasonable adjustments for employees with mental health conditions.
Encouraging resilience and a culture of openness.
PART 2: Understanding Illness
Stress, Burnout, and Anxiety
The role of stress in mental health and when stress becomes unmanageable.
Understanding the differences between stress and burnout.
Differentiating between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Overview of Common Mental Health Disorders
An introduction to prevalent mental health conditions, including:
Generalised anxiety disorder, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
(The client may specify which conditions they would like covered in greater depth.)
Suicide Awareness
Key facts and myths about suicide.
Recognising warning signs and indicators of suicidal distress.
Understanding how to approach and support someone at risk.
Mental Health Treatments
Overview of common treatment options, including therapy, medication, and lifestyle interventions.
PART 4: Taking Care of Yourself
Investing in Your Own Mental Health as a Manager
Strategies for maintaining your own mental wellbeing.
Identifying signs of stress and burnout in yourself.
Recovery strategies and sustainable self-care practices.
Self-Care and Boundaries
The importance of self-care for managers and employees.
Practical approaches to setting and maintaining boundaries.
The role of self-compassion and seeking additional support when needed.
Training Format:
In-person - full day, suitable for up to 16 participants.
Virtual - 2 x 2.5 hours, suitable for up to 20 participants.
Get in touch
To book this solution for your organisation, please contact us