Realistic Strategies to Talk about Mental Health at Work
38mGeneral2023-04-14
Authors
Melissa Doman
Organizational Psychologist and Author
Course details
Workplace depression, anxiety, and stress are on the rise, leaving many wondering how to engage in difficult—but necessary—conversations. In this course, Melissa Doman teaches practical strategies and skills to discuss mental health at work. Melissa first grounds the course with the recognition that mental health conversations are unique and the information in the course must be used by individuals in the way that feels appropriate given their needs and circumstance. She then defines what these conversations mean, key terms related to these conversations, and discusses why being able to have mental health conversations is a valuable mental health skill. Learn tactical strategies to have mental health conversations with a variety of stakeholders, including HR, your manager, and colleagues. Plus, get insights into how to effectively respond if a coworker chooses to talk to you about their mental health.
Skills covered
CommunicationWell-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Looking at sharing about mental health at work differently
- 02 - Personalize this content and use what works for you
1. Understanding Why Mental Health Conversations Feel Difficult
- 03 - Using accurate mental health definitions
- 04 - Understanding workplace mental health conversations barriers
- 05 - Ease the struggle - Develop your sharing skills
2. Considering Your Audience and Desired Outcomes
- 06 - Sharing with a colleague
- 07 - Sharing with your manager
- 08 - Sharing with HR
3. How to Realistically Talk about Mental Health at Work
- 09 - Navigating different phases of the conversation
- 10 - Knowing what to avoid and why
- 11 - How to address someone who s misunderstanding you
- 12 - How to respond if someone else starts the conversation
Conclusion
- 13 - Build the skills and action the education