{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aid-training","title":"Mental Health First Aid for Workplace Managers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":271}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":553,\"h\":116,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":271}'\u003eMental health first aid training helps workplace managers recognise distress, respond supportively and guide employees towards appropriate workplace or professional help. When managers are unprepared, mental health concerns may remain hidden until they affect performance, attendance, trust, communication, team stability, safety, retention and organisational culture. Poor responses can also increase stigma, damage confidence and make employees less likely to speak up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":143,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":405}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":143,\"w\":550,\"h\":116,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":405}'\u003eThis online Mental Health First Aid for Workplace Managers course helps learners understand mental health as a leadership priority, common mental health conditions, subtle warning signs, the ALGEE action plan, de-escalation principles, supportive communication, confidentiality, workplace adjustments, duty of care, data privacy, peer support, mental health champions, compassion fatigue, remote and hybrid team support, stress and burnout prevention, and future workplace wellbeing strategies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":276,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":276,\"w\":423,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003eWhat Is Mental Health First Aid Training for Managers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":310,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":572}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":310,\"w\":558,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":572}'\u003eMental health first aid training for managers is workplace training that helps managers recognise when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations, listen without judgement, respond to escalating concerns and signpost employees to appropriate help. It is not counselling, therapy or diagnosis; it is practical manager training for early recognition, safe communication and responsible escalation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":424,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":686}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":424,\"w\":540,\"h\":136,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":686}'\u003eWHO guidance on mental health at work covers organisational interventions, manager training, worker training, return-to-work support and support for employment participation. This makes manager capability a practical part of workplace mental health strategy, not an optional soft skill. Mental Health First Aid’s ALGEE action plan is widely used as a structured approach for assisting someone experiencing a mental health or substance-use challenge, and this course uses the supplied curriculum to explore that framework at workplace-manager level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":577,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":839}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":577,\"w\":412,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":839}'\u003eWho Needs Mental Health First Aid Training at Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":610,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":872}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":610,\"w\":553,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":872}'\u003eThis course is suitable for managers and workplace leaders who need to recognise mental health concerns, respond appropriately and support safer escalation routes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":665,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":927}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":665,\"w\":158,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":927}'\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":701,\"w\":560,\"h\":425,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":701,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":701,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":701,\"w\":517,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003eLine managers responsible for supporting employees, noticing changes and starting respectful conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":756,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1018}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":756,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1018}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":756,\"w\":511,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1018}'\u003eSupervisors who need practical confidence in responding to distress or behavioural changes at work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":811,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":811,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":811,\"w\":494,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003eHR and people teams supporting wellbeing policies, confidentiality, adjustments and manager guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":867,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1129}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":867,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1129}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":867,\"w\":511,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1129}'\u003eTeam leaders responsible for building trust, reducing stigma and encouraging early support-seeking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":922,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1184}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":922,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1184}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":922,\"w\":515,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1184}'\u003eOperations managers managing high-pressure teams, absence, workload strain and performance concerns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":977,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1239}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":977,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1239}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":977,\"w\":507,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1239}'\u003eHealth and safety teams addressing psychosocial risk, stress, burnout and duty-of-care awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1032,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1294}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1032,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1294}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1032,\"w\":511,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1294}'\u003eRemote and hybrid team managers who need to recognise concerns when visibility is limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1087,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1349}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1087,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1349}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1087,\"w\":479,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":661,\"abs_y\":1349}'\u003eBusiness owners and senior leaders seeking stronger workplace mental health support culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1143,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1405}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1143,\"w\":549,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1405}'\u003eLearners who need a broader foundation before manager-level first aid practice may also find GSA’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/mental-health-awareness-for-managers\" bis_size='{\"x\":75,\"y\":1162,\"w\":246,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":684,\"abs_y\":1424}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":75,\"y\":1162,\"w\":3,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":684,\"abs_y\":1424}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":78,\"y\":1162,\"w\":242,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":687,\"abs_y\":1424}'\u003eMental Health Awareness for Managers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1162,\"w\":523,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1424}'\u003e course useful as a related learning pathway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1217,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1479}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1217,\"w\":501,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1479}'\u003eWhat Does a Mental Health First Aid for Managers Course Cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1251,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1513}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1251,\"w\":552,\"h\":116,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1513}'\u003eThis mental health first aid for managers course covers the manager’s role in making mental health a leadership priority, including the cost of inaction, leading by example and building a healthier workplace vision. Learners then study common mental health conditions at awareness level, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, severe mental illness, substance-use concerns, neurodiversity and misconceptions managers should avoid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1384,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1646}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1384,\"w\":553,\"h\":136,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1646}'\u003eThe course also covers recognising distress, observing behavioural changes, understanding emotional and physical warning signs, cultural and generational differences, first aid principles, the ALGEE action plan, escalation awareness, de-escalation, crisis response at work, professional involvement, supportive communication, empathy, workplace adjustments, confidentiality, data privacy, policy alignment, peer support networks, mental health champions, compassion fatigue, remote and hybrid support, burnout prevention and next-generation leadership for workplace mental health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1538,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1800}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1538,\"w\":519,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1800}'\u003eWhy Is Mental Health First Aid Important for Workplace Managers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1571,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1833}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1571,\"w\":545,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1833}'\u003eMental health first aid is important for managers because managers often see early changes in performance, communication, attendance, confidence or relationships before formal support is requested. A manager’s response can either reduce stigma and open a safe pathway to support, or create silence, fear and further disengagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1665,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1927}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1665,\"w\":548,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1927}'\u003eWork-related stress is also a health and safety concern in some jurisdictions. HSE states that employers have a legal duty to protect workers from stress at work by carrying out a risk assessment and acting on it. HSE’s Management Standards identify six work-design areas linked to stress levels: demands, control, support, relationships, role and change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1760,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":2022}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1760,\"w\":549,\"h\":116,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":2022}'\u003eManagers also need awareness of inclusion and reasonable adjustments. UK Government guidance states that employers must make reasonable adjustments so workers with disabilities or health conditions are not substantially disadvantaged at work. Confidentiality also matters because worker health information is sensitive personal information, and ICO guidance explains that UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 apply when organisations process workers’ health information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1893,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":2155}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1893,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":2155}'\u003eInternationally, ILO states that all workers have the right to a safe and healthy working environment where physical and mental health and wellbeing are protected and promoted. ISO 45003 gives guidance for managing psychosocial risk within an occupational health and safety management system and is applicable to organisations of different sizes and sectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2007,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":2269}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2007,\"w\":557,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":2269}'\u003eThis course helps managers build practical confidence in recognising concerns, listening with care, avoiding harmful language, escalating appropriately, respecting confidentiality and sustaining healthier workplace cultures. For employers, it supports manager readiness, wellbeing strategy, clearer policy alignment, stronger communication and more consistent support across teams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Safety Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230773858643,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8591\/0099\/files\/Mentalhealthfirstaidformanagers.webp?v=1783507083","url":"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/mental-health-first-aid-training","provider":"Global Safety Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}