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tools & tips for HOW TO have effective conversations ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK

Supporting Mental Health at Work: What Leaders Can Do—and What They Shouldn’t

We talk a lot about what leaders are responsible for, but we rarely mention what they aren't. In this article, Melissa will encourage and guide you to expand that conversation, especially when it comes to mental health in the workplace. 

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Why Leaders Must Learn Conversational Literacy for Mental Health at Work

We know that leaders genuinely want to have mental health conversations at work, but they don't know how! Enter our new—and the first ever—Mental Health at Work Conversational Literacy® - Leadership Training Program from Melissa Doman LLC. This is the leadership training lifeline your company has been searching for, so buckle up!

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The Rise of Self-Diagnosis: Understanding the Impact on Mental Health at Work Conversations

With the rise of self-diagnosis in mental health disorders and learning disabilities, it's important to understand how this can impact conversations in the workplace. In this article, Organizational Psychologist and Mental Health At Work Specialist, Melissa Doman, M.A. shares how you can approach these challenging conversations, especially intergenerationally, with the right awareness, language, and training.

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Managing the Mental Health Impact of Sociopolitical Uncertainty and Targeted Hate

Whether it’s interpersonal division, crappy economics, climate change, socioeconomic division, or harmful global social change. You name it--we seem to be dealing with it. In this article, Melissa shares practical strategies for employees and leaders to manage the mental health impacts associated with these challenging times.

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The High-Stress Hustle: Badge of Honor or Burning Out?

Let's talk about stress at work. Is weathering excessive pressures a testament to your grit, a badge of honor you wear with pride? Or is work-related stress a sign of self-sacrifice, slowly eroding your well-being for the sake of the almighty paycheck or even your sense of pride? Let's explore.

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Navigating the Fine Line Between Toxic Positivity and Constructive Hope in the Workplace

Let's face it, work can be a rollercoaster of high-intensity emotions. From performance expectations to navigating clashes within your team, negative emotions are bound to surface. And in our quest to create a supportive work environment where positive emotions abound, sometimes the good intentions to foster a culture of joy don't quite land.

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Sustaining Mental Health Conversations at Work: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

In today’s business world, our conversations around mental health often get relegated to a once-a-year affair during Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover five practical solutions you can implement this year to put your company ahead of the curve when it comes to mental health at work.

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Authentic Approaches to Mental Health at Work in 2024

Struggling to start mental health conversations in your business? This article provides helpful tips on how to effectively start the conversation about mental health in your company and create real change.

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Addressing Workplace Bullying Around the Israel-Hamas War

Is your business struggling with division and workplace bullying around the Israel-Hamas war? This article provides helpful tips and tools on how to address workplace bullying about the Israel-Hamas war and why it’s important to manage these conflicts.

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Why Effective Organizational Communication Matters for Mental Health At Work

Effective communication about mental health at work means aiming for open and clear communication about what the primary goal is when trying to create a change in how, when, and where people have these conversations. Read this article to learn tips on fostering a work environment that has open communication about mental health.

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