MHFA England · Managers
MHFA Mental Health Skills for Managers course
Four hours, live online, or in person at your workplace
For line managers, team leaders and HR teams
Delivered by
Peter Larkum
Award WinningMHFA England instructor
since 2009
Most managers want to support their team. Few have been shown how. This practical MHFA England course gives you the skills and confidence to spot when someone is struggling, start the conversation, and point them to the right support, while looking after your own wellbeing too.
At a glance
- Price
- £160 plus VAT per person (open courses)
- How long
- One four-hour live session, 09:30 to 13:30
- Where
- Live online, or at your workplace
- Group size
- Up to 16 people, so everyone gets a say
- You get
- MHFA England certificate of attendance and workbook
Who it's for
- Line managers and team leaders, new or experienced
- Managers who want to feel confident having mental health conversations
- HR and people teams building a supportive culture
- Organisations that already have Mental Health First Aiders and want managers on board too
No experience needed.
By the end you'll be able to
- Understand mental health, and how stress affects people at work
- Recognise when a team member may be struggling
- Start an open, supportive conversation about mental health
- Respond with empathy when a conversation gets difficult
- Point people to the right support, inside and outside work
- Know what support exists for managers too, and how to use it
The course is taught through group discussions and workshop activities, live with Peter. Expect to laugh as well as learn.
Upcoming Open Courses
Four hours, live online. Pick a date and book your place.
Can't make these dates? We can run a private course for your team. Ask about in-house training
FAQs
Is this an official MHFA England course?
Yes. It's designed by MHFA England and delivered by Peter, an accredited and award winning MHFA England Instructor Member.
Is it the same as Mental Health First Aid?
No. Mental Health First Aid is a two-day qualification. This is a four-hour course on the skills managers need day to day. Many organisations run both.
Do I need any experience?
No. It's for any manager, whatever your background.
How does the online course work?
One live four-hour session with Peter, 09:30 to 13:30, with group discussion and workshop activities. It's never pre-recorded.
What do I get?
A certificate of attendance from MHFA England and a workbook to keep.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes. Card payment is taken when you book online. To pay by invoice instead, email hello@peterlarkum.com and we'll arrange it.
Can you train all our managers?
Yes. Peter runs private courses on site or online, on dates that suit you. Use the form below.
Format
Online course: one four-hour live session, 09:30 to 13:30
In person course: one four-hour session at your workplace
Learning takes place through group discussions and workshop activities
Train your whole team
Give your managers the confidence to support their teams. Peter runs private Mental Health Skills for Managers courses on site or online, on dates that suit you.
Every organisation is different, so tell us a little about your team and choose what happens next: a tailored quote, or a short call to talk it through.
Alternatively, email hello@peterlarkum.com directly.