HR Training
Mental Health Awareness at Work Training
Managers often feel ill-equipped to address mental health issues, with only 24% having received training in this area. This can lead them to avoid these discussions, often resulting in employees not receiving the support they need.
Our Managing Mental Health at Work training course aims to develop managers’ knowledge and confidence, putting them in a stronger position to open up supportive conversations with staff so that they can better understand their needs and help them to fulfil their potential.
Who should attend?
This course will be useful to anyone involved in managing people, including those with HR responsibilities.
Who will deliver the training?
Our management training is delivered by highly experienced and qualified HR practitioners with genuine ‘hands-on’ practical experience of supporting employers all over the UK with their HR requirements.
What are the benefits?
Delegates will feel more confident and capable in dealing with matters related to mental ill health and will be better equipped to manage employees who are experiencing mental health issues. This includes how to prevent, detect and address cases.
Crucially, from a risk management perspective, delegates will understand the risks related to disability discrimination, learn how to identify ‘red flags’, and appreciate the importance of seeking help.
Course content
What is mental health?
How can poor mental health affect someone’s life?
How can poor mental health impact the workplace?
How can you prevent poor mental health at work?
An overview of common mental ill health complaints
Identifying signs that someone might be struggling to cope
Opening up a supportive conversation
Dealing with mental ill health absences
The legal risks associated with managing mental health issues at work, including disability discrimination
Course duration and timings
This half-day course is available for up to 12 delegates and can be delivered in-person or virtually, depending on your needs.
This workshop is aimed at Managers and HR; however, we can also design an amended session for your staff.
Timing and location can be arranged to suit your preferences.
Flexible programmes designed around your organisation
Our expert practitioners work closely with you to design programmes that reflect your organisation’s challenges, culture and priorities. Whether you are developing new managers, strengthening leadership capability or addressing specific people risks, we create learning that delivers practical results.
Every programme we deliver is built on the same core principles:
Current and relevant
Our content is continually updated to reflect the latest employment law developments, leadership thinking and workplace best practice. Your people learn what matters now - not outdated theory.
Engaging and interactive
We use proven learning techniques, real-world scenarios and practical application to ensure learning sticks. Sessions are participative, thought-provoking and designed to drive lasting behavioural change.
Outcome focused
Every programme is aligned to your business priorities and built to deliver clear, measurable results. From improved manager confidence to reduced risk and stronger performance, we focus on real impact.
WorkNest helps develop new managers, address complex people challenges and build a stronger leadership pipeline.
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