Workshop

Workplace Wellness

Research finds that while a majority of people will experience a diagnosable mental health condition over their lifetime, almost 60% of people have never spoken to anyone at work about their mental health. In today’s age, mental health and wellbeing conversations are crucial to supporting colleagues and mitigating burnout out work. This workshop focuses on how to talk about mental health at work by removing stigma, seeking resources and providing support. Participants will be equipped with the tools to navigate these conversations and advocate for both themselves and their colleagues.

Learning
Outcomes

  • Understand the common barriers to discussing mental health at work

  • Discover tools for supporting mental health conversations with colleagues

  • Foundational definitions including mental health conditions, burnout and accommodations

  • Reflect on strategies and practices to support workplace wellbeing proactively

Content May Include

Note: For these sessions specifically, it’s important to note the boundaries of discussion. This is a conversation around better supporting colleagues and their mental health needs. While this session provides foundational definitions related to mental health conditions, this is not a conversation related to clinical diagnoses or mental health treatment. It’s important to note that ReadySet facilitators are not licensed mental health practitioners. 

  • Understanding barriers to discussing mental health in the workplace

  • Understanding of mental health, mental conditions and how it shows up at work

  • The impact of not making space for mental health discussions 

  • Mental health and burnout warning signs to be aware of at work

  • Pragmatic tips and techniques for showing care and support to colleagues in need

  • Toolkit for advocating for mental health and wellness needs to prevent burnout

Methodology

This session integrates self-reflection activities with best practices for effective cultural and communication strategies, for a highly interactive and organization-specific experience. This session is highly interactive and participatory to encourage active learning and engagement with the material. We frequently use scenario “think-through’s,” role-playing, and partner or group activities.