Mental Health and Wellbeing for Managers
Confident, compassionate leadership when it matters most.
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Managers is a practical, skills-based training programme designed to help managers confidently support mental wellbeing in the workplace.
The course focuses on recognising early warning signs, having supportive conversations, and understanding reasonable workplace adjustments. It equips managers with clarity, confidence, and boundaries — enabling appropriate responses and effective signposting without overstepping professional roles.
Recommended course length: Half Day – (Also available as a online session, depending on organisational needs.)
Overview
Managers play a critical role in shaping workplace culture and supporting employee wellbeing. This course is designed to help managers understand their responsibilities, build confidence in responding to mental health concerns, and support their teams effectively and appropriately.
The focus is on practical, real-world management situations — enabling managers to respond with empathy and consistency, while maintaining clear boundaries and knowing when to escalate or signpost concerns.
Topics Covered
- Mental health, mental wellbeing, and stress
- The mental health continuum and workplace risk factors
- Recognising changes in behaviour, performance, and wellbeing
- Having supportive, effective conversations
- Reasonable workplace adjustments
- Boundaries, escalation, and signposting
Course Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Recognise early warning signs of mental health concerns
- Understand the impact of stress on performance and wellbeing
- Approach conversations with confidence, empathy, and clarity
- Respond appropriately without overstepping professional boundaries
- Identify suitable workplace adjustments and support options
What this course is – and isn’t
This course is:
- A practical mental wellbeing programme for people managers
- Focused on early identification, conversation skills, and support
- Designed to build confidence and consistency in management practice
- Grounded in real workplace scenarios
This course is not:
- A clinical or diagnostic programme
- Mental Health First Aid or crisis intervention training
- A substitute for HR processes or professional support
- Designed to turn managers into therapists or specialists
This ensures managers are supported to act appropriately, confidently, and within their role.
Get in Touch
Who is this course for?
This course is particularly relevant for:
- Managers and Team Leaders – strengthening confidence and consistency in people management
- Supervisors and Frontline Leaders – supporting teams in high-pressure environments
- HR and People Professionals – reinforcing organisational wellbeing strategies
- Emerging Leaders – building strong foundations for inclusive leadership
Business benefits
Investing in this training supports:
- Reduced absence and presenteeism
- More confident, capable managers
- Earlier and more appropriate intervention
- Stronger team trust and relationships
- Improved retention and engagement
Certification and materials
Participants will receive:
- Certification of completion (available on request)
- A comprehensive toolkit for ongoing reference
- Practical resources to support mental wellbeing in the workplace
Face-to-face training
- Delivered over one half day
- At your workplace or our Northampton training centre
Online training
- Typically delivered as a single 3-hour interactive session
Group size:
- Up to 15 participants per session.
Part of a wider mental health training pathway
This course forms part of Diversiti UK’s wider mental health training pathway, designed to support mental wellbeing at every level of an organisation.
Alongside this manager-level programme, we also offer:
• Mental Health and Wellbeing for Employees – building awareness, confidence, and appropriate peer support
• Mental Health & Wellbeing for Senior Leaders – focusing on leadership behaviour, culture, strategy, and system-level impact
Together, these programmes provide a consistent and joined-up approach to workplace mental wellbeing.
What organisations say
“Excellent course, extremely well delivered and very helpful.”
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Why choose Diversiti UK?
At Diversiti UK, we champion Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as the cornerstone of organisational success. Mental health and wellbeing are integral to creating environments where employees feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work.
We are an award-winning training and consultancy provider delivering consultancy, audits, and training across EDI, cultural competency, and workplace mental health. With a strong social purpose, we reinvest our profits into supporting marginalised communities, ensuring our work creates lasting, positive change.
Find out more or book a course
Let us help you create a workplace where mental health is prioritised and managers feel confident to support their teams.
Explore Related Courses
Mentoring and reverse mentoring
Intersectionality and data evaluation
Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive Recruitment
