In this specialised training tailored for managers, we address the important issue of mental health in the workplace, which results in a staggering 72 million working days lost annually. We emphasise the crucial role managers play in creating a supportive work environment where employees feel empowered to discuss their mental health openly and access the necessary support.

The training aims to:

• Provide an overview of a range of mental health issues, their prevalence, signs and symptoms, and how they can affect people
• Introduce the topic of mental health in the workplace and how it can impact ourselves and employees we manage
• Explore the difficulties faced as a result of working through the COVID-19 pandemic and working from home
• Recognise the impact of stigma in the workplace and how to create a positive work culture where colleagues can talk openly about mental health
• Discuss how to support employees and others, how to have a conversation about mental health and how to effectively signpost to appropriate support

Target Group: Managers, senior staff / volunteers and direct employers working in social care who wish to increase their awareness of how to manage mental health within the work environment

To book a space on any of the sessions please complete the booking form and return to PVI.Learning@hertfordshire.gov.uk.