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Mental Health in the Workplace: Creating a Culture of Support

On-demand recording

90 minutes | INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

In the demanding environment of today’s workplace, mental health awareness and support are crucial for fostering a healthy and productive work environment.

In this insightful and engaging 60-minute program, you will discover tools to recognize mental health issues, support colleagues, and create a stigma-free workplace. Learn how to identify warning signs, hold sensitive conversations, and develop an effective action plan for mental health support.

By attending this event you will be prepared to:

  • Recognize the signs of mental health issues in colleagues
  • Develop an action plan to support mental health in the workplace
  • Understand the role and importance of a Mental Health Ambassador
  • Identify the do’s and don’ts of discussing mental health at work
  • Establish professional boundaries and the importance of self-care

BONUS Exclusive Content – All registrants will receive the following to ensure greater knowledge retention:

  • Hands-on tools & an event activity worksheet
  • A post-event knowledge test
  • The on-demand recording
  • Workshop Recap Cheat Sheet

Program Highlights

Recognizing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

  • Identify Warning Signs: Learn the common indicators of mental health struggles in the workplace.
  • Understand Different Conditions: Gain knowledge about various mental health conditions and their impacts.
  • Recognize Behavior Changes: Understand how the workplace environment can affect behavior and the need for emotional support.

Techniques for Supporting Colleagues

  • Hold Sensitive Conversations: Practice techniques for discussing mental health with empathy and care.
  • Develop an Action Plan: Create a plan for ongoing support and crisis management.
  • Provide Resources: Know where to find and how to offer internal and external mental health resources.

Solutions for Creating a Stigma-Free Workplace

  • Normalize Conversations: Promote open dialogue about mental health to reduce stigma.
  • Set Professional Boundaries: Understand the importance of maintaining boundaries while offering support.
  • Implement Self-Care Strategies: Encourage self-care practices to maintain personal well-being and energy.

Live Question & Answer Session – Have your specific questions answered!

About the speaker

Ria Dark

Ria Dark is a national speaker with a background in Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Corporate Wellness. She is best known for her coursework covering Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Dealing with Difficult Behaviors, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Time Management, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Work/Life Balance, Psychosocial Risk in the Workplace, and much much more. Her dynamic approach teaching frameworks, tools, and techniques through her outgoing personality connects well with all audiences. Her training repertoire is highlighted by Positive Psychology and resilience to create happiness at work. Ria has coached and consulted at all levels of organizations within a variety of top industries including EAP’s, insurance, health care, consumer products as well as government and academia. She helps to develop business strategies targeting short-term and long-term objectives, lead and motivate teams to advance engagement, develop high-performing groups, and tending to the well-being of employees.

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