Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work (CPDSO Accredited)

All managers, leaders and supervisors should be given the skills to support employees with mental health issues.

Our Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work course equips managers, team leaders and supervisors, with the skills they need to manage mental health and wellbeing at work.

We are delighted that the CPD Standards Office has accredited this course with 6.5 CPD hours. The course is delivered over one day via MSTeams and there is a small amount of pre-course work required (workbook included) to maximise the benefits of the course for all delegates.

What will I learn?

• To be aware of common mental health conditions (stress, anxiety and depression) and how to recognise early warning signs of poor mental wellbeing.
• Gain an awareness of the stigma that surrounds mental ill health.
• The importance of self care as a manager – delegates will have the opportunity to complete their own self care audit and develop their own wellbeing action plan.
• Have a broad understanding of the responsibilities and legal frameworks governing managing mental health and wellbeing at work.
• Be aware of the range of options to support an individual’s mental wellbeing.
• Feel confident in having conversations about mental health (skills practice).
• Where to go for further support and resources.

The course is split into two modules:

Module 1 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness 9am – 12pm

Module 2 – A Manager’s Role in Wellbeing and Wellbeing Conversations 1pm – 4.30pm

Please find attached the workbook for the workshop. 

Please have this available so that you can access it during the workshop.

There is a small amount of pre-workshop preparation as follows:

Pre-workshop Preparation (approx. 40 mins):

• Module 1 – Please take a few minutes to complete the pre-course reflection questions (approx. 10 mins).
• Module 2 – Please take some time to read the case study and make few notes about your initial responses to the questions posed. We will discuss these in the live session (approx. 20 mins).
• Module 2 – In addition, please choose one of the four characters (Mark, Leila, Richard, Angel) towards the end of the workbook to base your skills practice. You will play the role of the manager in the scenario, and a fellow delegate will play the character. No acting skills are necessary! (approx. 10 mins).

Booking conditions

• Please book onto your chosen date. If the date you would like is full, please book onto the waitlist. If you are unsure how to do this please contact us. 
• If you need to cancel your place please ensure you do this via IRIS as early as you can.
• Please ensure your camera and mic are working for the duration of the workshop. 
• The sessions are fully interactive, involving small and large group activities and conversations.
• Please join the workshops in good time to start promptly at 9am and 1pm. 

If you have any concerns about attending the workshop that you would like to confidentially discuss in advance, or if you require any special assistance to enable you to fully participate in the workshop and make the best of your learning experience, please get in touch via email [email protected].

Other resources

The mental health escalation sheet (opens on the intranet) provides contact details and guidance.

Neurodiversity guidance for managers and staff (opens on the intranet).