Tips to Change the Mental Health Culture in Your Workforce

Let’s face it—while the stigma about mental health issues has gotten better, much work is still needed. It is up to all of us to help improve the dialogue and tone around mental health in the workplace. The impact of mental health and costs related to missed days and productivity is significant. Luckily, creating a mentally healthy workforce is pretty cost effective. Below are few suggestions on how to start changing your workplace for the better.

1. Talk with your benefits provider. To share mental health resources, you need to know what resources your company has available. Schedule a call to talk with your benefits provider about what resources they offer, how they maintain an employee’s confidentiality, and the process for employees to access them.
   
   • Employees may be afraid to sign up for Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) or other resources because they fear their supervisors or coworkers may find out they sought mental health assistance. Discussing ways that you maintain employee confidentiality and sharing that with your employees can encourage employees to seek help when needed.
   • Make sure you share the resources with your workforce often and explain how they can sign up. Create graphics or posters that identify various programs and explain the sign up steps. Hang the posters around the workplace, in breakrooms, in high-traffic areas, and in bathrooms. If your workforce uses email, send regular reminders...

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