Mental Health: skills for managers
Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience
Overview
Mental health, like physical health, can change throughout our lives.
Organisations benefit from encouraging people to talk openly about mental health and issues such as stress, anxiety and wellbeing.
Managers who are skilled at supporting mental health in the workplace can:
- reduce absence
- minimise staff turnover
- avoid potential conflict
- increase productivity
This training will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently address issues. It will help you have more effective conversations about mental health and to create an open and inclusive culture.
Who is this best suited to?
This training is suitable for people with some experience of the impact of mental health at work but who want to develop their skills and knowledge.
This training would be especially suitable for:
- line managers
- team leaders
- supervisors
- HR professionals
- mental health and wellbeing leads
- business owners
- Trade Union reps
What will I learn from this training?
- an overview of the business case for supporting mental health at work
- what mental health is, including stress, anxiety, and depression
- the causes of mental ill health
- an introduction to common mental health conditions
- developing skills for handling conversations around mental health and wellbeing
- an introduction to the Acas framework for positive mental health
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
- recognise the benefits of supporting mental health at work
- define mental health
- discuss common mental health conditions and their symptoms
- demonstrate skills for managing mental health at work
- apply the Acas framework for positive mental health in their job
Key course information
Trainer led – online via Zoom
Duration - 6 hours/full day
The training session will include:
- case studies
- polls/quizzes
- group discussion
Attendees will also receive:
- a digital certificate
- a handout containing useful links
- a copy of the PowerPoint slides
- workbook
Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom
Run this programme for your organisation
This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.Does your organisation need more than training?
Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.