Mental Health Skills for Line Managers
Introduction
Effective management goes beyond overseeing tasks; it involves fostering an environment where every team member feels supported and understood. This practical four-hour course is designed specifically for people managers, providing the essential tools to identify early signs of mental health distress and the confidence to lead supportive wellbeing conversations. By attending, you will learn how to balance your team's performance with their mental health needs, ensuring you can fulfill your duty of care while building a resilient, engaged, and productive workforce.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe mental health and the impact of stress on employees in the workplace
- Identify if a team member may be experiencing poor mental health
- Confidently have open conversations about mental health at work
- Respond empathetically to challenging situations related to mental health in the workplace
- Appropriately signpost your team members to available support
- Describe what support and guidance is available for yourself and your employees and how to access it
Your Facilitator
This course is led by a facilitator who brings extensive, real-world insight to the table, having served as a line manager in both the retail and education sectors. Because they have navigated the unique pressures and people-management challenges specific to these demanding environments, they offer practical, relatable guidance rather than just theory. You can expect a learning experience grounded in lived professional experience, ensuring the strategies discussed are immediately applicable to your own day-to-day role.