Mental Health in the Workplace: A Verywell Mind Webinar

Introduction:

The American workforce has long faced significant job stress. The cultural emphasis on success, titles, and wealth puts immense pressure on individuals to maintain high performance levels daily. Additionally, many essential workers face financial struggles and were unable to prioritize their health during the pandemic.

The Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar:

On May 19, 2022, Verywell Mind conducted a free webinar to address the issue of mental health in the workplace. Traditionally, employers have neglected mental health, but the pandemic has prompted many Americans to reassess their mental well-being, both at work and outside it. As a result, businesses are adapting to create supportive environments for their employees.

The Great Resignation:

Organizations that fail to adapt to shifting employee expectations may face the consequences of The Great Resignation, a phenomenon where workers resign from their jobs in pursuit of better pay, benefits, and flexible schedules. Despite increased awareness of mental health, job stress remains high, with financial concerns being a major source of anxiety.

The Webinar's Objective:

The goal of the webinar was to provide employers and employees with essential tools to understand and tackle mental health issues in the workplace. By addressing these concerns, the aim was to contribute to a healthier work-life balance for both individuals and organizations.

Webinar Speakers:

• Editor-in-Chief, Amy Morin, LCSW: Webinar host.
• Julian Lagoy, MD (Psychiatrist, Mindpath Health): Offering guidance on disclosing mental health issues at work.
• Minaa B., LMSW (Corporate Wellness Coach, Wondermind's Mental Health Advisory Committee): Discussing obstacles and solutions related to mental health in the workplace.
• Melissa Doman, MA (Organizational Psychologist, Author of "Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work"): Providing insights on how and when to initiate conversations about mental health at work.
• Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD (Clinical Psychologist, Head of Research, Mental Health Coalition): Presenting innovative approaches to address workplace mental health challenges.

Conclusion:

The webinar highlighted the importance of promoting a healthier work-life balance and offered strategies for addressing and managing mental health concerns in the workplace. By recognizing these challenges and solutions, employers and employees can work together to create more supportive and mentally healthy work environments.