Spot the signs early

Struggle rarely announces itself. Learn to read the quiet signals, withdrawal, irritability, a dip in performance, so you can step in with support before a problem becomes a crisis. Leadership is noticing early, not reacting late.

Know what to say

Worried about saying the wrong thing? You are not alone, and it is the number one reason managers stay silent. Our simple LIGHT model gives you a clear, repeatable way to open a supportive conversation and hold it with care. The conversation is the intervention.

Build a team that speaks up

Culture is not set by policy. It is set by what you do every day. Learn the small, consistent leadership behaviours that make people feel safe enough to be honest, ask for help, and do their best work. Safer teams are higher-performing teams.

About the course

You did not become a manager to be a therapist, and this course will not ask you to be one. What it will do is close the gap between caring about your people and knowing how to help them. The Mental Health Line Manager Masterclass is a self-paced online course built for busy managers. Across nine short, practical modules, you will move from seeing mental health as a wellbeing topic to using it as a core leadership skill, one that protects your people and your results. By the end, you will be able to: Understand what mental health really looks like at work, without the clinical jargon Recognise the early signals that someone may be struggling Open and lead a supportive conversation using the LIGHT model Listen well, set healthy boundaries, and know when and how to signpost or escalate Build a team culture where people feel safe, seen and supported No fluff. No tick-box theory. Just the awareness, confidence, and practical tools you can use on Monday morning. Ready to lead differently? Enrol today and start your first module in minutes.

This is a fully accredited course.

The Mental Health Line Managers Masterclass has been independently reviewed and accredited by CPD. The content, the structure and the learning outcomes have all been checked against recognised CPD standards, so you can be confident it holds up. Complete the course and the end of course assessment and you will receive a certificate. It goes into your own professional development record, and it gives your organisation evidence that your managers have been properly trained.

Paul - Founder Of Think Mental Health

Hi, I am Paul Longley, founder of Think Mental Health. I did not come to this work through a textbook. I lived with poor mental health for more than twenty years, and for a lot of that time I was turning up to work as if everything was fine. It was not. What I learned is that the people around us, especially the ones who manage us, make a bigger difference than they realise. A manager who notices. A manager who asks. A manager who listens without trying to fix everything. Small things, done consistently, that change how someone gets through their week. That is why I built this course. Not to turn managers into counsellors, but to give you the few things that genuinely work, in plain language, from someone who has been on both sides of the conversation. My goal is simple. If every manager felt able to have one honest conversation, we would catch a lot of people long before they fall. So here is my question to you. What would it mean for your team if you were the manager they could talk to?

Curriculum

11 Chapters · 58 Lessons

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      Navigation Guide - How to use the Line Managers Masterclass Course

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      Intro: Mental Health is a Leadership Responsibility

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      Mental Health is a Leadership Responsibility

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Mental Health is a Leadership Responsibility

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      Bonus Reflection: Mental Health is a Leadership Responsibility

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      End Of Module Download

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      Intro: Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace

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      Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace

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      Bonus Reflection: Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace

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      End of Module Download

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      Intro: Psychological Safety & Team Culture

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      Psychological Safety & Team Culture

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Psychological Safety & Team Culture

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      Bonus Reflection: Psychological Safety & Team Culture

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      Intro: Recognising Early Signals

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      Recognising Early Signals

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Recognising Early Signals

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      Bonus Reflection: Recognising Early Signals

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      Intro: The Leadership Skill: Conversations (LIGHT)

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      The Leadership Skill: Conversations (LIGHT)

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      Flash Learning Exercise: The Leadership Skill: Conversations (LIGHT)

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      Bonus Reflection: The Leadership Skill: Conversations (LIGHT)

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      Printable Poster (LIGHT)

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      Intro: Responding & Supporting as a Leader

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      Responding & Supporting as a Leader

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Responding & Supporting as a Leader

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      Bonus Reflection: Responding & Supporting as a Leader

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      Intro: Boundaries & Escalation as a Leader

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      Boundaries & Escalation as a Leader

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Boundaries & Escalation as a Leader

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      Bonus Reflection: Boundaries & Escalation as a Leader

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      Intro: Embedding Leadership Behaviour & Taking Action

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      Embedding Leadership Behaviour & Taking Action

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Embedding Leadership Behaviour & Taking Action

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      Bonus Reflection: Embedding Leadership Behaviour & Taking Action

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      Intro:

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      Application, Practice & Commitment

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Application, Practice & Commitment

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      Bonus Reflection: Application, Practice & Commitment

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      End of Module Workbook

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      Final Assessment

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