Wellness Friday: Beyond Stigma - Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace

In today’s society, there remains a lack of awareness, and sometimes bias, regarding mental health problems. This wellness session will assist participants in enhancing their understanding of the personal and environmental factors that can have an impact on mental health, the common signs and symptoms of mental health troubles, and the most appropriate prevention and intervention strategies.

During this one-hour wellness session participants will:

• Define what mental illness is and is not
• Learn about the impact of stigma
• Understand the importance of mental health in the workplace
• Recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health issues
• Gain strategies to support mental health in the workplace

Facilitator: Homewood Health

Register on the Learning and Development website.