Stress, depression and anxiety are significant issues in today's workplace that can result in decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, poor work quality and low morale. Considering that one in five people will experience a mental health problem in a given year, no workplace is unaffected. Proactively addressing
mental health as part of your employees overall health and well being can b ring significant benefits. In fact, it can positively affect the entire culture of your company.
If your company does not have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or if you are interested in supplementing your current offerings, the Healthy Mind Connection provides a low cost way to get basic information and resources about how to understand and manage mental health in the workplace. This year, make your focus on prevention and early intervention by holding a manager training session, a brown bag seminar or by making resource materials available to your employees. Choosing to address mental health in the workplace is simply good business!
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace (a 3-hour training for managers and supervisors)
Participants will learn, 1) the business benefits of a proactive focus on mental health, 2) how to create a mental health-friendly work environment, 3) to recognize performance warning signs in employees, 4) how to talk with employees and, 5) where to access resources.
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness: Basic Facts (a 1.5 hour training for employees)
Participants will learn, 1) the benefits of a mental health-friendly workplace, 2) to recognize the signs and symptoms of common illnesses, 3) causes and treatment options, and 4) where to access resources.
Brown Bag Seminars (1.5 hour workshops on a variety of topics for all staff)
Topics include Effective Communication, Taking Charge of Change, Influencing People, and Incorporating Personal Values in Your Work.
If you have another topic in mind, just ask. We will do what we can to accommodate your request.
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