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Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work

Here’s Why… and How to Do it Really Well

Melissa Doman, MA author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Welbeck Publishing Group

Published:14th Oct '21

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This interactive guide provides contextual background as well as a comprehensive 'how to' section of tangible actions individuals can take to create change in their workplace.

This book is for anyone who wants to understand why we need to talk about mental health at work... and how to have constructive dialogue in the workplace.This book is for any employee, manager or leader who wants to understand mental health at a deeper level in order to foster inclusive workplace conversations.

With the gap between the home and the workplace closing, it is clear that good leadership and good mental health go hand-in-hand: how you set the tone in your organization is critical.

Topics covered include:  • How we bring our beliefs about, and experiences with, mental health and mental illness into the workplace
• Understanding how the language we use – consciously or unconsciously – impacts us all
• A ‘how-to’ conversation guide
• Tips and guidance on ways to action this education individually or at a team level

After reading this book you will feel empowered and equipped to have constructive meaningful conversations about mental health in your workplace.

'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' -- César 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

ISBN: 9781789563030

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208 pages