Mental Health Skills
for Managers
Face-to-Face or Virtual Delivery
Course Aim
Empower managers to put wellbeing at the heart of their leadership approach with this practical and immersive online course
It has never been more important to invest in the mental health and wellbeing of your people. Research from Deloitte found that 61% of UK employees that had left their job or planned to leave said this was because of poor mental health. To create mentally healthy workplaces it’s vital to build supportive relationships between managers and team members. 
Mental Health Skills for Managers is a practical and immersive course for people managers
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"A manager mental health training programme could lead to an associated return on investment of £9.98 for each pound spent.”
Thriving at Work, Stevenson/Farmer, 2017
Impact of Training
Delivered by leading specialists in workplace mental health, this four-hour evidence-based training promotes a healthy performance culture.
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A comprehensive programme which empowers managers with the key skills and assurance to navigate mental health discussions, acting as a catalyst for change. The positive ripples from this proactive approach encourage employees to seek support at the earliest stages, significantly enhancing productivity and overall team morale.
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Through our training, managers become proficient in recognising early signs of poor mental health within their teams. They will be able to direct individuals towards the right resources, and become a self-care role model. Providing a consistent approach to mental health and wellbeing, promoting healthy performance across the whole organisation.
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The course is evidence-based and suitable for a wide range of organisations, delivered only by those with people management experience.
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Boosting mental health support in your organisation is not just a proactive step - it's a strategic move. By creating a supportive, empathetic workspace, you will see your talent thrive, with increased retention rates and reduced impact of presenteeism and long-term sickness.
Finally, this course creates an open forum for shared learning around mental health, discussing best practice, and how to challenge stigma.
Course Content
Your managers will learn to:
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Identify if an employee may be experiencing poor mental health
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Feel confident having open conversations about mental health with your team members
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Appropriately signpost to available support and know where to go for support and guidance for yourself
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Role model good self-care practice, inspiring your team to look after their own mental health and wellbeing
Format
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This 4 hour course can be delivered either face-to-face in-house or via online video conferencing
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Immersive live training session, led by an experienced Instructor Member with management experience
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Flexible integrated platform gives learners opportunities to practice embedding their skills through group activities and discussions to share best practice
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The course can be delivered to a maximum of 16 people to allow for rich discussion
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
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A certificate of attendance
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Tools to take care of their own mental health as a manager and empower their teams
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Digital workbook to use during the course
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Digital support resource to help embed ongoing learning and development
Cost
MHFA England value this course at £150 per person.
In-house courses are priced at £2400 for a maximum of 16 participants.