“When leaders normalize the topic of mental health on their teams, performance gets unleashed, and lives transformed” – Adam Nemer Read More >

Awaken yourself to the profound impact mental illness has on organizational performance; and become empowered with simple steps to take immediately that will accelerate performance and make a difference in the lives of your colleagues, as well as your family and friends.

More than 20% of Americans annually experience a clinically diagnosable mental illness that hurts as much, and impacts their productivity, attendance, and overall performance as much as any physical illness.  Yet less than half get help.

From the c-suite to line supervisors, leaders don't know what to do. Their education and training were informed by the myths and stigmas of mental illness. (eg: "Leave your emotions at the door").

Widely adopted workplace wellness investments aren't "righting the ship." They are strategies bumping up against traditional leadership and management cultures. 

But there's something we can all do about it.  Choose to become mental health literate and incorporate the knowledge in your leadership approach.

Learning objectives: Read Less ^

• An inspired perspective on the prevalence and impact of the myths, stigma, shame, and silence surrounding mental illness in the workplace.
• A deeper understanding of how mental illness affects individuals, employee retention, and end-to-end organizational performance.
• A few simple first steps to take that will change their lives, their organizations, and the lives of everyone around them.  
• The energy and motivation to take that first step!

Awaken yourself to the profound impact mental illness has on organizational performance; and become empowered with simple steps to take immediately that will accelerate performance and make a difference in the lives of your colleagues, as well as your family and friends. Read More >

The Mental Health Literacy for the Workplace Workshop is built around three interactive modules that can be delivered in a half-day session, or as a more immersive full-day experience.  Each component details the profound impact mental illness has on organizational performance while empowering participants with the immediate action steps to take that transforms lives and propels performance.  

The Modules:
(Tailored to your Needs)

1. Understanding the “business case for change” to place mental health literacy in your professional toolboxes.  Based on data, research, and personal stories, participants learn the impact mental illness has on key performance indicators such as employee experience, retention, productivity, team dynamics, and overall organizational performance.
2. Helping People Get Help – Learning how to notice, engage, and guide.  Participants learn to notice the signs and symptoms that a colleague may be struggling with their mental well-being, how to engage with them in a safe, caring, and non-judgmental manner, and how to guide them to services where they can get help.
3. Leadership Behaviors That Matter – Normalizing the conversation of mental health at work. This means understanding and practicing new leadership tools; asking yourself “how might I lead and manage differently given that more than 20% of my employees, leaders, customers and even board members are impacted each year?”  Participants learn specific tactics to normalize the conversation of mental health in their businesses.

OUTCOMES AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES Read Less ^

• An inspired perspective on mental well-being, the prevalence of mental illness among your workforce, and its impact on your organizational performance.
• More empathetic leaders who understand the connections between their leadership techniques, their colleague’s mental wellbeing, and core business metrics such as employee turnover and productivity.
• A strong foundation of mental health literacy skill development, including the ability to recognize that a colleague may be struggling with their mental wellbeing, and how to engage them thoughtfully & non-judgmentally while guiding them to services to get help.
• A “Simple Mental Health First Aid Kit” and other curriculum to aid cascading the knowledge throughout your organization.
• Inspiration and energy to put these tools to work immediately.