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Managers are often the first to notice when someone is struggling, and the last to know what to do about it. Training gives them the confidence to have the conversation, and the judgement to know when to refer.
Trijog trains people leaders in organisations across India, as part of our learning and development and coaching programmes.
Mental health training for managers teaches them to recognise early signs of distress, start supportive conversations, respond appropriately without acting as a therapist, and refer employees to the EAP or professional help. It also covers how managers’ own behaviour, workload decisions and team culture affect wellbeing.
Recognising early signs that someone is struggling
Starting a supportive conversation, and what to avoid saying
Responding to disclosure with care and confidentiality
Knowing when and how to refer to the EAP or professional help
Managing workload and expectations with wellbeing in mind
Looking after their own mental health
Employees’ experience of work is shaped heavily by their direct manager. A manager who notices, asks and listens can make it much easier for someone to seek help early. A manager who dismisses or pressures can make things worse.
Training works best when followed up with practice, refreshers and access to coaching. We also offer leadership and transition coaching for managers taking on bigger teams.
Notice: a change in mood, energy, work or behaviour
Ask: privately and plainly, “You have not seemed yourself lately. How are you doing?”
Listen: without rushing to fix or judge
Support: ask what would help, and adjust work where you can
Refer: point them to the EAP or professional help, and follow up
Managers carry their own pressures, and supporting a struggling team member can be draining. Good training includes how managers can protect their own wellbeing and where they can go for support themselves.
No. The aim is to help managers notice, respond well and refer, not to provide therapy themselves.
Yes. First-time managers often benefit most, and we also offer foundational leadership coaching.
Yes. Manager training is most effective when managers have a trusted EAP to refer people to.
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