Bruce Morton, Senior Loss Control Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency, joined our November Risk Control Webinar to discuss how reducing the stigma of mental health in the workplace can lead to a more supportive work environment.
According to the Mental Health First Aid Manual, mental health is a continuum, with individuals experiencing varying states throughout their lives. Individuals can vary along this continuum at different points in their lives. Good mental health enables positive interactions, emotional control, and effective performance across personal and professional domains.
In his presentation, Morton shared several stats to showcase the mental health challenges people may encounter in the workplace:
Morton advised that employers and colleagues should watch for indicators of mental health issues like:
Morton encouraged attendees to become mental health advocates. He also advised everyone to understand the effects of mental health disorders and recommended several strategies for creating a supportive environment:
Morton believes that self-care plays a significant role in good mental health. He advised everyone to do the following:
Creating a supportive workplace requires active commitment, empathy, and continuous education about mental health challenges and resources. Morton recommended the resources below for further education on mental health:
This presentation was part of Captive Resources’ Risk Control Webinar Series — regular installments of webinars to educate the group captive members we work with on topics like workplace safety, organizational leadership, and company performance. The thoughts and opinions expressed in these webinars are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect Captive Resources’ positions on any of the above topics.