Leaders and supervisors play an important role in supporting the mental health and well-being of their teams. In this session, you will learn best practices and strategies for recognizing and responding to mental and emotional health concerns in the workplace. This course is open to any U-M manager or supervisor who is interested in supporting the mental health and well-being of their team.
You will learn to:
- Identify signs of distress that your team members may exhibit
- Locate available mental and emotional health and supportive resources as needed
- Determine when to make referrals for colleagues to additional services
- Use practical conversation points while engaging in a compassionate conversation
You will benefit by:
- Practicing skills to engage in a caring conversation
- Having a better understanding of the role of managers and supervisors in recognizing and responding to mental health concerns at work
- Reflecting on your own emotional and communication styles as a leader
- Building confidence in your ability to intervene when there are apparent mental or emotional health concerns with a colleague
- Contributing to a work environment that reduces stigma about mental health concerns and treatment
Upcoming sessions:
- Wed 4/9/25 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Registration Deadline: Wed 4/2/25)
Location: Administrative Services Building (ASB) Suite 2030, Room 2045, 1009 Greene St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Register for Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace
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