Mental Health First Aid for Managers (2 days)
The MHFA for Managers course is a two-day workplace mental health training programme designed specifically for managers who want greater confidence supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their teams.
Developed by Mental Health First Aid England, the course combines core mental health first aid skills with realistic management scenarios, helping participants recognise signs of poor mental health.
Mental Health First Aid for Managers (2 days)
The MHFA for Managers course is a two-day workplace mental health training programme designed specifically for managers who want greater confidence supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their teams.
Developed by Mental Health First Aid England, the course combines core mental health first aid skills with realistic management scenarios, helping participants recognise signs of poor mental health.
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Mental Health First Aid for Managers Two day course overview
Course Name
Mental Health First Aid for Managers
Category
Type
In-house
On-line
Duration
2 days
Pricing
from £188.00
per person (plus VAT)
Mental Health First Aid for Managers Two day course overview
Course Name
Mental Health First Aid for Managers
Category
Type
In-house
On-line
Duration
2 days
Pricing
from £188.00
per person (plus VAT)
What is a Mental Health First Aid for Managers course?
A Mental Health First Aid for Managers course is a workplace mental health training course designed specifically for people managers, supervisors and leaders who support the wellbeing of others as part of their role. The course helps managers recognise signs of poor mental health, approach sensitive conversations with confidence and provide appropriate support.
By combining mental health first aid skills with practical management scenarios, the course helps managers foster a supportive working environment, leading to a healthier workplace culture.
What is a Mental Health First Aid for Managers course?
A Mental Health First Aid for Managers course is a workplace mental health training course designed specifically for people managers, supervisors and leaders who support the wellbeing of others as part of their role. The course helps managers recognise signs of poor mental health, approach sensitive conversations with confidence and provide appropriate support.
By combining mental health first aid skills with practical management scenarios, the course helps managers foster a supportive working environment, leading to a healthier workplace culture.
Who should attend the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course?
The Mental Health First Aid for Managers course is designed for anyone responsible for leading, supervising, or supporting employees in the workplace.
It is particularly suitable for:
Line managers and people managers
Team leaders and supervisors
Department heads
Senior managers and operational leaders
HR and People professionals
Health and Safety Managers
Who should attend the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course?
The Mental Health First Aid for Managers course is designed for anyone responsible for leading, supervising, or supporting employees in the workplace.
It is particularly suitable for:
Line managers and people managers
Team leaders and supervisors
Department heads
Senior managers and operational leaders
HR and People professionals
Health and Safety Managers
Benefits of the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course
Reduces stigma
Increased confidence
Builds a supportive workplace culture
Encourages self-care
Promotes early intervention & recovery
Benefits of the Mental Health First Aid course
Reduces stigma
Increased confidence
Builds a supportive workplace culture
Encourages self-care
Promotes early intervention & recovery
Why choose in-house mental health first aid training?
In-house training can be tailored to your workplace needs. This minimises operational downtime, facilitates training exclusive to your team, saving time and reducing training costs.
Benefits of in-house training
✔ Significantly reduce your training cost
✔ Cost-effective compared to open public courses
✔ Increased confidence in starting a mental health conversation
✔ Save time by getting your staff trained together
✔ Encourages interaction and team bonding
✔ Train on a date and time that suits your business needs
Why choose in-house mental health first aid training?
In-house training can be tailored to your workplace needs. This minimises operational downtime, facilitates training exclusive to your team, saving time and reducing training costs.
Benefits of in-house training
✔ Significantly reduce your training cost
✔ Cost-effective compared to open public courses
✔ Increased confidence in starting a mental health conversation
✔ Save time by getting your staff trained together
✔ Encourages interaction and team bonding
✔ Train on a date and time that suits your business needs
What will you learn on the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course?
In the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course, participants learn to recognise signs of poor mental health, approach sensitive conversations with confidence, and provide appropriate initial support.
The course also builds practical skills for managing wellbeing at work, maintaining professional boundaries, signposting employees to further help, and creating a more supportive, psychologically safe working environment.
What will you learn on the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course?
In the Mental Health First Aid for Managers course, participants learn to recognise signs of poor mental health, approach sensitive conversations with confidence, and provide appropriate initial support.
The course also builds practical skills for managing wellbeing at work, maintaining professional boundaries, signposting employees to further help, and creating a more supportive, psychologically safe working environment.
Mental Health First Aid for Managers course outline
Session 1 - Understanding Mental Health
What is mental health
Factors that can influence mental health and wellbeing
Recognising possible signs of poor mental health
Understanding risk factors associated with poor mental health
Looking after your own mental health and wellbeing
Session 2 - Mental Health First Aid Skills
The role and responsibilities of an MHFAider®
Applying the ALGEE® Mental Health First Aid action plan
Starting supportive conversations
Non-judgemental listening and effective communication
Providing appropriate initial support and signposting
Session 3 - Supporting Mental Health as a Manager
Applying Mental Health First Aid within a management role
Recognising changes in behaviour, wellbeing or performance
Supporting employees experiencing poor mental health
Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Providing support both day-to-day and during a mental health crisis
Session 4 - Creating Mentally Healthy Teams
Using Mental Health First Aid skills with team members
Working through realistic managerial scenarios and case studies
Challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health
Supporting workplace wellbeing and reducing absence
Contributing to a psychologically safe and mentally healthy working environment
Mental Health First Aid for Managers course outline
Session 1 - Understanding Mental Health
Applying Mental Health First Aid within a management role
Recognising changes in behaviour, wellbeing or performance
Supporting employees experiencing poor mental health
Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Providing support both day-to-day and during a mental health crisis
Session 2 - Mental Health First Aid Skills
The role and responsibilities of an MHFAider®
Applying the ALGEE® Mental Health First Aid action plan
Starting supportive conversations
Non-judgemental listening and effective communication
Providing appropriate initial support and signposting
Session 3 - Supporting Mental Health as a Manager
Applying Mental Health First Aid within a management role
Recognising changes in behaviour, wellbeing or performance
Supporting employees experiencing poor mental health
Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Providing support both day-to-day and during a mental health crisis
Session 4 - Creating Mentally Healthy Teams
Using Mental Health First Aid skills with team members
Working through realistic managerial scenarios and case studies
Challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health
Supporting workplace wellbeing and reducing absence
Contributing to a psychologically safe and mentally healthy working environment
What’s included in your Mental Health First Aid training course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive online manual
MHFAider® Support App
Access to MHFAider® learning for three years
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
What’s included in your Mental Health First Aid training course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive online manual
MHFAider® Support App
Access to MHFAider® learning for three years
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
Mental Health First Aid for Managers course pricing
In-house training
£2999.00
Up to 16 learners
Prices subject to VAT
Fewer than 16 learners training?
Mental Health First Aid for Managers course pricing
In-house training
£2999.00
Up to 16 learners
Prices subject to VAT
Fewer than 16 learners training?
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Mental Health First Aid FAQs
A Mental Health First Aid for Managers course is ideal for line managers, supervisors, team leaders, department heads, and other people managers responsible for supporting employees at work.
It is particularly useful for managers who want greater confidence in recognising mental health concerns, having supportive conversations and responding appropriately while maintaining professional boundaries.
The course facilitates up to 16 people, so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported as they learn.
The course is structured as four sessions for both online and face-to-face delivery. These can either be delivered over two or four days. We encourage all four sessions to be delivered within two weeks.
– Learners will be trained through live sessions with an MHFA England Associate Instructor, covering 14 hours in total.
– Learners must attend each live session to be certified as a Mental Health First Aid for Manager
– Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, and individual and group activities.
The course can be delivered in person, at your offices or venue of choice, or online.
Each learner will receive access to the MHFAider Support App 7 – 10 days prior to the course. After the course, each learner will receive an email one month after completion. This will give them access to the full range of benefits and support on offer.
Talk to our workplace team, and we will support you to effectively embed Mental Health First Aid for Managers and ensure they make an impact in your organisation. You can get started by reading our Implementation Guide for Employers.
Mental Health First Aid FAQs
A Mental Health First Aid for Managers course is ideal for line managers, supervisors, team leaders, department heads, and other people managers responsible for supporting employees at work.
It is particularly useful for managers who want greater confidence in recognising mental health concerns, having supportive conversations and responding appropriately while maintaining professional boundaries.
The course facilitates up to 16 people, so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported as they learn.
The course is structured as four sessions for both online and face-to-face delivery. These can either be delivered over two or four days. We encourage all four sessions to be delivered within two weeks.
– Learners will be trained through live sessions with an MHFA England Associate Instructor, covering 14 hours in total.
– Learners must attend each live session to be certified as a Mental Health First Aid for Managers
– Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, and individual and group activities.
The course can be delivered in person, at your offices or venue of choice, or online.
Each learner will receive access to the MHFAider Support App 7 – 10 days prior to the course. After the course, each learner will receive an email one month after completion. This will give them access to the full range of benefits and support on offer.
Talk to our workplace team, and we will support you to effectively embed Mental Health First Aid for Managers and ensure they make an impact in your organisation. You can get started by reading our Implementation Guide for Employers.