Depression, generalized anxiety, and other mental health conditions are a constant and consistent component of daily life for the people they affect. There is no choice to check your mental health at the door when beginning your work day; the only option is to navigate the workplace with a focus on mitigating triggers and maximizing wellness. This is best achieved through a collaborative effort that involves active engagement from employees living with mental health conditions along with their colleagues, managers, and the organization at large. This session will delve into proactive strategies for fostering workplace wellness and a culture of inclusion while also highlighting specific tactics for accommodating and supporting employees living with mental health conditions.
Learning Objectives:
- Equip participants to recognize the signs of depression and anxiety in themselves and their colleagues and provide positive ways to respond and offer support in a professional manner.
- Identify and discuss common workplace stressors that can impact mental health along with practical strategies for building resilience such as self-care and stress management techniques.
- Examine effective organizational policies, leadership practices, and environmental shifts that can create cultures of inclusion and well-being which can serve to destigmatize mental health matters and open up necessary dialogues that result in psychologically safe workplaces.
Moderator:
- Nicholas Iadevaio – Vice President DEI at L’Oreal USA
Panelists:
- Brittany Harrison – Mental Health Workstream Co Lead for the Capabilities Resource Group at Capital One
- Amal Hussain – Senior Specialist, Global Inclusion and Diversity at Gallagher
- DeShaun Wise Porter – VP, Strategic Pathways and Recognition at Hilton
- Eria Myers – Consulting Clinician at Deloitte