THE REAL TALK BLOG
tools & tips for HOW TO have effective conversations ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
Lonely “at the top”? How and why to talk about your mental health as a CEO.
Are you a CEO struggling with the pressures of leadership and mental health? This article provides helpful tips on why talking about mental health at work as a CEO is crucial and how it can benefit both you and your team.
How to Talk to a Colleague Who Won't Manage Their Mental Health at Work.
Do you have a colleague who is refusing to be responsible for their own mental health? This post offers methods on how to effectively communicate with them, so you both can create greater understanding and accountability around the issue.
Could Your “Baggage" Be Affecting Your Relationships at Work?
You may be carrying around emotional baggage from past traumatic experiences and not even realize it. Learn how to work through these issues so they don't affect your job performance or relationship with your co-workers.
When Mental Health Conversations Go Badly
Many people hesitate or avoid talking about their mental health at work. Why? Because of the discomfort, fear, or frustration they might feel if the conversation doesn’t go well. But defaulting to conversation avoidance isn’t the solution. Instead, it’s important to understand why these conversations go badly and have some strategies in mind you can fall back on when this happens.
Covid-19 Lessons on Mental Health
While it seems daunting, you can change the tone around mental health and COVID in your company. You can avoid using phrases like “in a post-COVID world” that cause uncertainty. And start supporting your employees by talking about the reality of our situation.