Mental Health Awareness for Managers

This course helps line managers spot signs that a team member may be struggling, hold supportive wellbeing conversations and use the HSE Management Standards to reduce work-related stress. It covers reasonable adjustments, Wellness Action Plans, managing absence and return to work, confidentiality, and looking after your own wellbeing. It is awareness training and is not a substitute for professional help.
Modules
4
Duration
About 45 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Recognise signs that a team member may be struggling and respond early
  • ✓Hold a supportive, confidential wellbeing conversation and signpost to help
  • ✓Apply the six HSE Management Standards to assess and reduce work-related stress
  • ✓Explain reasonable adjustments and use a Wellness Action Plan with a team member
  • ✓Manage mental health related absence and a supportive return to work
  • ✓Look after your own wellbeing while supporting others

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Your role and spotting the signs

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Wellbeing conversations and confidentiality

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Preventing work-related stress

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Adjustments, absence and looking after yourself

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Final assessment & certificate