Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

Course summary

This learning focuses on the crucial role of line managers in supporting mental wellbeing. This learning covers the range of practical steps that managers can take to support employees and help improve mental wellbeing at work.

Applicable audience	This learning is suitable for learners who have line management responsibility.
Pre-requisites	Learners should have an awareness of their organisation’s sickness absence management policy, occupational health provision and well-being services.
Delivery method	This learning is delivered by a virtual classroom.
Duration	This learning will take 4 hours to complete.
Materials and resources required	Learners should have access to a computer with an internet connection and Microsoft Teams.
Refresher	This learning should be completed as required.
Minimum/maximum learner numbers	A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 learners are required for this learning.

The aim of this learning is to support learners to improve their skills in managing mental health in the workplace.

Learners will be able to:

Recognise and address early signs of stress, distress and mental health conditions at work
Identify the generic and specific skills required to support employees who are experiencing mental ill-health
Explain how to engage with employees and how to approach conversations with empathy and understanding
Develop practical strategies to support staff through effective sickness absence management and return to work
Develop practical strategies to help employees retain their employment and carry out their role effectively
Maintain mentally healthy practices in the workplace