Mental Health in the Workplace

“A healthy workforce is the foundation for thriving organizations and healthier communities,” according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD. “As we recover from the worst of the pandemic, we have an opportunity and the power to make workplaces engines for mental health and well-being.”

Psychological research shows the importance of providing mental health support, including appropriate, evidence-based training for employees, to improve the workplace and your employees. Putting mental health at the center of workplace policies and culture is more important than ever as the nation grapples with financial stressors, shifts in the workplace exacerbated by the pandemic, and growing concerns about stress among Americans. Employees are struggling with stress, burnout, and disconnection like never before. Specifically, four in 10 U.S. employees say their job is negatively impacting their mental health and fewer than one in four employees say their organization cares about their well being – nearly half the number who said the same before COVID-19 rocked the workplace.

Learn more about how Dr. Robin and her expertise on this topic can support mental wellness in your organization.

Talks include:

Wingsuits at Work: Creating psychological safety for professional risk taking

Innovation occurs in environments which encourage risk taking and authenticity. But how can leaders create a culture which encourages this and more importantly, demonstrates that team members are safe to take risks, be vulnerable, push boundaries and openly share ideas? By implementing specific approaches and cognitive behavioral strategies as leaders and team members, psychological safety can be a conduit to change and growth.

Walk the Talk: Helping leaders use storytelling to create a mental wellness culture

Experts in mental health say that the most important call to action in creating a workplace culture which supports mental health is leading by example. Leaders who share their own stories regarding mental health model the culture which considers mental health as equitable to physical health. But in order for this strategy to be effective, the storytelling must be authentic and, for many leaders, it is about finding their voices and being comfortable sharing their stories.

Cognitive Behavioral Tactics (CBT): Making your brain your ally

Unknowingly, our brains are often our adversaries rather than our allies. Society contributes to this phenomenon by supporting the idea that emotions "just happen" and there is nothing we can do about them. This is a lie. By building a toolbox of cognitive-behavioral tactics, we can control the thoughts which create stress, burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, and function at our optimal levels. In this session, you will talk away with concrete, actionable ways to make your brain work for you rather than against you to be your optimized self, professionally and personally.

Mind Matters: Navigating mental health in the workplace

In today's fast-paced and often stressful work environment, creating a culture of mental wellness is more crucial than ever. This transformative talk provides a comprehensive guide to creating and facilitating a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and supports employees in every aspect of their well-being. Explore practical strategies to identify and address mental health issues, foster open communication, and implement supportive policies. Learn how to cultivate an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and empowered to seek help when needed. We’ll also highlight the significant benefits of a mentally healthy workplace, including increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, enhanced employee engagement, and overall organizational resilience. Discover how investing in mental wellness not only improves individual well-being but also drives business success and fosters a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable company culture.

 

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  • In 2023, we had the pleasure of meeting and working with Dr. Robin. We partnered with Robin to help the development of our Leadership and Management team, which was approximately 12 members. Robin built a 12-month tailored program based on initial discussions and our needs. We scheduled monthly meetings that centered around various topics that help support the development of our leaders. This focused mainly on communication and interpersonal behaviors. Robin’s approach was very open and transparent but in a way that made all the participants feel comfortable in sharing fair and honest feedback. Her experience and expertise were demonstrated at every meeting and was met with active participation and enthusiasm for each session. Many of my team members expressed great appreciation that we did this program and felt Dr. Robin helped them to grow both personally and professionally. Our return on investment will be gained through a more professional and productive culture, with improved communication, productivity, and employee retention. It was so successful that we are planning to do continue development for new leaders and specialized sessions on an as needed basis. I highly recommend empowering Dr. Robin to any progressive organization that puts a high value on the growth of their leadership team. She was a pleasure to work with and my team and I are very grateful for the opportunity we had to work together.  - Bill King, President, Datron Dynamics, Inc.
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  • Dr. Robin created a custom program based upon several sessions that she advertised. When she came to present, her energy was amazing. She had everyone’s attention and no one picked up a phone or device. She infused life into all of us and provided things that we could implement to be more productive at home, in life and at work. - Theresa Hatton, Massachusetts Association of Realtors
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