Mental Health Awareness For Managers
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Mental Health Awareness For Managers
Duration 3 hours
Last audited 27th March 2025
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
In the UK, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at any one time, including in the workplace. Knowing how to respond to an employee who is struggling with their mental health is an essential step towards that individual getting the help and support they need.
This training course is suitable for managers who need an introduction to mental health and how it can present itself in the workplace. The course provides an overview of the common mental health problems people may experience, the symptoms and effects of them and what you should do to support any employees who are struggling. You will also learn how to promote positive mental health in your workplace and make adjustments; skills that will help you to give employees the support they require.
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Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
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Accredited by CPD
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What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Understand what is meant by 'mental health'.
- Be aware of the legal responsibilities that employers have in regards to mental health.
- Have an understanding of some of the most common mental health problems.
- Understand ways in which people can manage their individual mental health to make everyday living easier.
- Be aware of how to support a colleague with a mental health problem in the workplace.
- Understand how to promote a healthy, non-discriminatory working environment.
- Have knowledge of the workplace adjustments that can be made to help an employee with a mental health problem.
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Module 1: Introduction
What is mental health? Statistics, common causes and symptoms, stigma, what you can do to help, mental health law at work and risk assessment.
Module 2: Types of Mental Health Problem
An overview of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress, PTSD, phobias, schizophrenia, eating disorders, self-harm, loneliness and panic attacks.
Module 3: Managing a Mental Health Problem
Tips to improve wellbeing, setting goals, peer support, sleep, diet, exercise, drugs and alcohol, mindfulness, taking a break, medication and recovery.
Module 4: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Why mental health is not discussed at work, recognising a problem, talking about mental health, supporting a colleague, promoting a healthy workplace and tips for managers.
Module 5: Workplace Adjustments
Why are adjustments needed and what is meant by an adjustment? Fit notes, adjustments to the workplace, helping an employee to return to work and tips for managers.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This course is suitable for those in a position of responsibility in their workplace, including managers, supervisors, employers or HR professionals. It will equip you with the knowledge you need to support your employees and promote positive mental health in your organisation.
The training provides an introduction to mental health and so no prerequisite knowledge or training is required.
If you are looking for a training course for the team that you manage, our recently updated Mental Health Awareness course provides individuals with the knowledge to understand their own mental health and the skills to support that and the mental health of others.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Rebekah Few
Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Rebekah Few (GMBPsS) is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS). She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership, a BPS accredited BSc in Psychology and Philosophy, and has undertaken postgraduate counselling training.
With 17 years of experience in the sector, her background includes patient-facing roles in the NHS as a Wellbeing Practitioner and Behaviour Change Specialist. She now provides consultancy to public, private, and charitable sector organisations on workplace transformation and culture change, and has worked with clients including Sony Music, Harrods, The Royal Navy, and the Department for Education.
Alongside her consultancy, Rebekah serves as a lecturer in mental health and wellbeing at East Sussex College. She is also a registered Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England facilitator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
