The MHFA England Mental Health Skills for Managers course (delivered online over one half day)was developed by workplace mental health experts, this training promotes mental health awareness and gives managers the skills and confidence to have mental health conversations.

Managers who are able to support the mental health of their teams will encourage employees to thrive, increasing talent retention. Providing this training to everyone with people management responsibilities will ensure a consistent approach to mental health and wellbeing across teams and departments, promoting healthy performance throughout your whole organisation.

This half day course in Mental Health Skills for Managers, teaches you how to:

– Identify if an employee may be experiencing mental health issues
– Feel confident having open conversations about mental health with their team members
– Appropriately signpost to available support and know where to go for support and guidance for themselves
– Role model good self-care practice, inspiring their teams to look after their own mental health and wellbeing

Format
This course is available online as a half day, 4 hour session which will be delivered  for up to 12 candidates so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn. Or is available as a half day in-venue course delivered face-to-face for up to 16 candidates so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:
– A certificate of attendance
– Tools to take care of their own mental health as a manager and empower their teams
– Digital workbook to use during the course
– Digital support resource to help embed ongoing learning and development

Accessibility
We strive to create courses and resources that everyone can access. When you book onto a ABTT MHFA course you can let us know about any ‘Accessibility requirements’ and tell us what you need to access the course venue and materials. Visit our accessibility page for more information.

How will attending an MHFA England course help?

Research and evaluation shows that taking part in an MHFA England course:
− Raises awareness and mental health literacy
− Reduces stigma around mental ill-health
− Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
− Promotes early intervention which enables recovery