Supporting Staff with Mental Health Challenges - A Free Guide For Managers

As a manager, one of your most valuable roles is to support team members navigating mental health struggles. This guide gives you the tools to lead with empathy, maintain trust, and foster a supportive work culture—without compromising professional boundaries or productivity.

Why This Mental Health Guide Works Best

  • Empathy-Based Leadership - Learn how to support mental health without losing sight of team needs or boundaries.

  • Clear Communication Tools - Understand what to say—and what not to—during difficult conversations.

  • HR & Policy-Aligned Support - Stay compliant while offering flexible, human-centered care.

  • Reduce Stigma, Increase Trust - Learn how to create a more open, stigma-free workplace.

  • Real-World Scenarios - Includes situational walkthroughs you can act on immediately.

  • Confident, Compassionate Management - Support others while protecting your own wellbeing and role as a leader.

"This mental health guide has been very effective in our workplace."

"Practical and good ideas to implement in the workplace. The guide has really helped our team."

"Some of our staff have had challenges and this guide has been a very useful tool for the HR team."

"A great resource!"