Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work, Here's Why ... and How to Do it Really Well

Description

With the gap between the home and the workplace closing, it's clear that good leadership and mental health at work go hand-in-hand: how you set the tone in your organization is critical. This engaging and practical book is for any employee, manager or leader who wants to understand mental health at a deeper level to foster inclusive workplace conversations. Taking a realistic approach, through research, stories of lived experience and applied techniques that anyone can use, the book includes information on: - How we bring our beliefs and experiences around mental health and mental illness into the workplace - The importance of understanding how the language we use, consciously or unconsciously, impacts us - Ways to manage the challenges around having mental health conversations at work - 'How-to' conversation guides - Concrete tips on ways to action this education individually or at a team level After reading this book, you'll feel empowered and equipped to have constructive, meaningful conversations about mental health in your workplace.

Melissa Doman, MA is an organizational psychologist, a former clinical mental health therapist and a mental health at work specialist. She uses both her clinical and organizational psychology experience to inform her practical and solution-focused approach, working with companies and leaders to equip them to build the skill set, mindset and behaviours required to discuss mental health, mental illness, and stress at work. Melissa has spoken and consulted for international, national, and local organizations and Fortune 500 companies across industries - including Salesforce, Charlotte Tilbury, Siemens, the NHS, and the Independent Publishers Guild. She has also been featured as a subject matter expert in global conferences, summits, digital publications and media outlets, international mentoring programs, and local television shows.

'Doman's intensely practical guide, which spans industries and roles, will suitably support both individuals and leaders to grow their confidence to have important mental health conversations at work and sit comfortably with the discomfort these conversations may trigger. Highly recommended' -- Robyn Hill, Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand 'This book will challenge your thinking. Whether you're a CEO or have just embarked on your first few weeks in the working world - or anything in between, this book is for you' -- Jonny Combe, UK CEO PayByPhone 'With compassion and authority, Melissa addresses the real issues and barriers of why people aren't comfortable sharing about mental health at work, and how to overcome those fears' -- Julie Cassidy, Director of Sales East, North America, Bumble and Bumble 'This book is a timely and powerful resource for leaders at all levels that are seeking to truly impact their teams at a deeper level with authenticity, empathy and genuine care for their mental wellbeing' -- Cesar A. Lostaunau, Director of Growth Markets/D&I at CENTURY 21 'This is a playbook for how to have some of the most difficult discussions imaginable at work. And, it just may help you help to change the world of work' -- Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer at The Granite Group 'This revolutionary book removes the guesswork and minimizes the uncomfortable nature of having conversations about mental health at work. Melissa leverages her clinical expertise and research-based evidence to provide practical guidance for creating psychologically safe workplaces. After reading this book, I felt informed and empowered' -- Ricklyn Woods HR Coaching + Consulting