Jan 10 2022 17 mins
Mental health myths are abundant and pervasive. Dispelling myths in the workplace creates a culture in which stigma is diminished, and employees feel more confident in seeking help when they need it.
Episode Highlights
Mental health issues are common are by no means a character flaw, workplaces need to abandon the stigma that comes from expressing mental health concerns
While many managers and employers may be well-intentioned, they might not be aware of how to address mental health in the workplace
Episode Resources
“Mind the Workplace”, Mental Health America, 2021. https://www.mhanational.org/mind-workplace
“Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder” Arianna Huffington, 2014
“How Employers Can Improve Their Approach to Mental Health At Work” McKinsey & Company, Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, 2021
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-employers-can-improve-their-approach-to-mental-health-at-work?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406…
Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.
This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/
NAMI Central Texas, offering workplace mental health training
https://namicentraltx.org/workplace/
Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835
Episode Highlights
Mental health issues are common are by no means a character flaw, workplaces need to abandon the stigma that comes from expressing mental health concerns
While many managers and employers may be well-intentioned, they might not be aware of how to address mental health in the workplace
Episode Resources
“Mind the Workplace”, Mental Health America, 2021. https://www.mhanational.org/mind-workplace
“Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder” Arianna Huffington, 2014
“How Employers Can Improve Their Approach to Mental Health At Work” McKinsey & Company, Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, 2021
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-employers-can-improve-their-approach-to-mental-health-at-work?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406…
Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.
This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/
NAMI Central Texas, offering workplace mental health training
https://namicentraltx.org/workplace/
Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835