Mental Health First Aid for Managers
About this course

Overview

Managers usually notice something is wrong long before anyone else does, then are unsure what they are allowed to do about it. This covers recognising distress, opening the conversation, and supporting someone without stepping into a clinical role you were never there to play.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Notice early signs that someone is struggling
  • Open a conversation about wellbeing sensitively
  • Offer support within a manager's role
  • Direct people to EAP and professional help
  • Look after their own wellbeing as a manager
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Recognise signs of distress in team members
  • Start a supportive conversation with confidence
  • Support without stepping into a clinical role
  • Signpost to professional help and resources
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
Course content

Modules

01

Understanding mental health

Common mental health issues in the workplace.

02

Recognising distress

The signs that a team member may be struggling.

03

Starting the conversation

Teaches how to open a supportive, non-judgemental conversation.

04

Supporting appropriately

Helping without overstepping the manager role.

05

Signposting to help

Directing people to EAP and professional resources.

06

Boundaries and self-care

Confidentiality, limits, and manager wellbeing.

Who it is for

Target audience

People managers, team leaders, and supervisors responsible for supporting staff wellbeing.

Before you start

Prerequisites

Management responsibility for other people. No clinical background needed.

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