May is Mental Health Awareness Month and with mental health being an increasingly hot topic in the workplace, this is the time to delve into your company’s approach to mental health and refresh both your understanding of the topic and the resources you make available to employees to support their mental health. We’ve curated a list of Practicalesg.com resources to help you level up your workplace mental health practices. Review these member resources to help provide valued mental health support for your employees:
- Podcast: Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace – In this podcast, we discuss mental health issues in the workplace that emerged over the last few years as the way we work has experienced a massive transformation. We also explore disparities that exist for marginalized groups and how they show up in the workplace. There are ideas for organizations and leaders to prioritize mental health.
- Checklist: Understanding your Workforce’s Mental Health Using Data/Track Mental Health Using Data – Don’t wait until employees are medically impacted or leaving your organization to understand that they are experiencing challenges. Consider these data-driven steps to understand employee mental health.
- Checklist: Mental Health Inclusivity in the Workplace – Employers can positively contribute to employee well-being through working practices, resource availability, and leading by example. Use this checklist to understand how companies can support workplace mental health.
- Checklist: How to Write a Mental Health Policy – Taking a stance on mental health is a great first step for creating a workplace that fosters a positive workplace environment for all employees; use this checklist to help you write your mental health policy with helpful examples of well-written mental health policies you can use as inspiration for your company’s mental health journey.
- Checklist: Identifying the Right Mental Health Programs to Offer Your Employees – Ensuring that you provide sufficient resources is an essential part of supporting employee mental health. To identify the right mental health programs to offer your employees, you’ll need to understand the mental health programs available and the steps to take to engage the administrator and select the program that best meets the needs of your employees. Use this checklist to ensure you don’t miss a step.
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