Mental Health Awareness for Managers

Managers play an important role in supporting staff wellbeing and creating healthy workplace cultures. This practical half-day course helps managers, supervisors and team leaders recognise signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations and understand their role in promoting wellbeing at work.

Through real-world examples, discussion and practical guidance, learners develop greater confidence in responding appropriately to concerns and supporting positive mental health within their teams.


• Understanding mental health and its workplace impact
• Early signs and risk factors to watch for
• How to open a supportive conversation
• The role of a manager in promoting wellbeing
• Building a mentally healthy team culture

The Mental Health Awareness for Managers course recognises that managers often play a key role in supporting wellbeing, even if they do not have formal mental health responsibilities. This engaging and accessible half-day session helps managers understand mental health, recognise signs of concern and respond with confidence and compassion.

Learners will explore the signs and symptoms that may indicate a colleague is struggling, including changes in behaviour, increased stress, or reduced performance. The course introduces common conditions such as anxiety and depression and encourages reflection on how stigma can influence how people seek help—or hide their struggles.

Using interactive exercises and breakout discussions, managers will practise how to start open and respectful conversations around mental health, including knowing when and how to escalate concerns or signpost to appropriate help.

The course also explores the role of leadership in shaping a mentally healthy workplace. Learners leave with practical ideas to encourage open conversations, promote wellbeing and contribute to a positive team culture.

Delivered by an experienced trainer with a calm, down-to-earth approach, this course consistently receives positive feedback for its relatability and value. One participant shared:

Each delegate receives a support booklet to reinforce learning and provide a practical reference after the course.

Looking for specific date(s), group booking or workplace delivery? We’d be happy to discuss your requirements and the training options available.

The comments below are based on feedback received from learners, managers, coordinators and organisations following delivery of this course, including post-course evaluations, testimonials and case study contributions.

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