Mental Health & People Managers

The purpose of this workshop is to equip People Managers with both an increased awareness and understanding of mental health related to the workplace, as well as improved confidence and ability to proactively encourage and influence positive mental health at work.

Employment is generally beneficial for mental health. However, research shows the mental health benefits of employment depend on various factors, including the quality of work and working relationships. This provides an opportunity for Managers to truly champion positive mental health within their teams. Of course, external factors can also affect employees mental health, which can then present through work. Managers are often in a unique position of recognising when others may need additional support.

This course aims to prepare managers to support their own, and the mental health of their team members.

At the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the employers obligations in relation to the mental health of their employees
• Understand the managers role and their responsibilities in promoting positive mental health practices at work
• Have the ability to identify signs and triggers for mental ill-health in the workplace
• Have the skills and confidence to initiate a basic wellness check with individuals
• Gain awareness of how to support their team members and direct reports, by signposting them to additional resources
• Have considered the mental health challenges People Managers themselves may face related to the workplace, and be equipped with tools to proactively manage their own mental health.