How to Talk About Mental Health at Work | Show 205

Inside BS Show with The Godfather and Nicki G.

This episode of The Inside BS Show focuses on fostering a mentally healthy workplace. Dave and Nicola discuss the importance of mental health, the need for conversations about wellbeing, promoting well-being in the workplace, providing access to mental health resources and support, and mental health training for employees and managers.

Takeaways

Conversations about mental health and well-being should be encouraged in the workplace to remove the stigma and provide support for employees.

Promoting well-being in the workplace can include encouraging employees to take vacation days and offering flexibility in work schedules.
Providing access to mental health resources and support is crucial for employees' well-being. Reviewing benefits and insurance coverage can help ensure adequate coverage for mental health services.
Mental health training for employees and managers is important to recognize signs of mental health issues and provide appropriate support and referrals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:05 The Importance of Mental Health
01:59 Chapter 1: Conversations about Wellbeing and Mental Health
07:22 Chapter 2: Promoting Well-being in the Workplace
14:22 Chapter 3: Providing Access to Mental Health Resources and Support
19:40 Chapter 4: Mental Health Training for Employees and Managers
27:28 Conclusion