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tools & tips for HOW TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
How to Stop People Pleasing At Work
People-pleasing at work looks like cooperation, but it can still have an impact on your mental health, professional relationships, and effectiveness. Here's why it develops and five helpful ways to manage it.
Tips for Sharing About Mental Health with Your Employer
Not sure how to bring up mental health at work without oversharing? This practical guide gives employees strategies on what to say, what not to say, and why when mental health is affecting their work.
5 Ways to Support Mental Health at Work Beyond Mental Health Awareness Month
Go beyond the checkbox for Mental Health Awareness Month. It's time to invest in leadership communication skills and well-being resources. Check it this article to learn 5 ways to support mental health at work all year.
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.