Helping your managers lead with confidence when it matters most

Managers are often the first person an employee turns to when they’re struggling. Research shows that a person’s manager has as much influence on their mental health as their closest relationships. Yet the majority of managers receive little or no training in how to handle these conversations well.

MHFA for Managers changes that.

This two-day programme, developed by MHFA England® and delivered by Jacqui, a qualified MHFA Instructor Member and experienced therapist, equips people managers and leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support the mental health of their teams.

When: Monday 29 June & Wednesday 1 July 2026

Timings: 9.30am to 5pm on both days

Where: Your People Potential Ltd at the Varrier Jones Foundation, Upper Pendrill Court Ermine Street North, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3UY

Investment: £325 + VAT, includes 3 years of support using MHFA England app

Refreshments: Tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit are provided during morning and afternoon breaks. Please bring your own lunch, or lunch is available from local shops and cafes.

Free parking is available behind the office, off Chequers Lane.

If you already know and understand about MHFA you can book your place on the MHFA England website here.

Read on if you want to know more about training as an MHFAider^® and the three years of support and benefits:

Who is it for?

MHFA for Managers is designed specifically for people in leadership roles: team leaders, line managers, senior leaders, and HR professionals who want to create a psychologically safe environment where people can thrive.

It’s ideal if you want to:

Alongside the best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, MHFAiders^® are also provided with three-year access to ongoing learning and support through the MHFAider Support App^®. 

The app gives you 24/7 digital support, access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders^®.

What makes this course different?

Unlike general MHFA training, this programme is built around the realities of managing people. The scenarios and case studies are grounded in the workplace, so the learning is immediately relevant and practical.

Jacqui brings something extra to every session she delivers. As a qualified therapist and MHFA Instructor Member, she draws on real clinical experience to bring depth and warmth to the training, helping participants not just understand the theory, but feel genuinely equipped to use these skills with their teams.

What will your managers learn?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Spot the early signs that a team member may be experiencing a mental health difficulty

Have open, thoughtful conversations using inclusive, non-stigmatising language

Apply the MHFA Action Plan in real workplace situations

Use active listening and empathy to build trust within their team

Understand the boundaries of their role and how to look after their own wellbeing

Guide team members confidently towards professional support and internal resources

Recognise and respond to mental health crises

Please Note: The courses can be quite emotive in nature, so it’s important to be aware that it could evoke some emotional feelings. The course covers a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, substance misuse, and psychosis. We aim to provide a safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the course.

Course format:

The programme runs across two full days (9.30am to 5.00pm) and is delivered in a small group of up to 8 participants. This keeps the learning environment safe, supportive, and personal.

Sessions combine tutor-led input, group discussion, and practical activities, with plenty of opportunity to practice the skills in a realistic, manager-focused context.

The course is also available as an in-house programme delivered at your workplace for a team of your own managers. Get in touch to discuss in-house delivery

Benefits of attending MHFA 2-day training

Reduces stigma around mental ill health

Gives you increased confidence to have a supportive conversation about mental health

Promotes equity and understanding around mental health from different perspectives

Helps to build supportive communities and promotes open conversations about mental health

Encourages self-care, giving you the tools to look after your own and others’ mental health

Promotes early intervention and recovery, which can prevent an individual’s mental health deteriorating

What participants receive

Everyone who completes the course receives:

• A workbook to support learning throughout the two days
• A digital manual to refer back to after the course
• A wallet-sized MHFA Action Plan card
• A digital MHFAider® certificate

MHFAider^® support

MHFA training doesn’t stop when the course comes to an end. MHFA England offers continuous support for MHFAiders^®, well beyond your initial certification, to ensure you can lead impactful MHFA interventions.

As an MHFAider^® you will get automatic 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App^®. From there, you’ll find exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities to grow your confidence and gain the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders^®.​

Participants are also invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® a community that brings MHFAiders® together and provides exclusive resources, quarterly webinars, and ongoing support to help them fulfil their role with confidence.

This support will give you an opportunity to:

Keep your learning alive  

Quickly reference something 

Connect you with a group of people improving the mental health of the nation 

Book your place today for 29 June & 1 July 2026

Book your MHFA course at the MHFA website: 

MHFA Course Booking

Interested in running this in-house for your leadership team? Call Jacqui on

07880 776756 or email