According to Psychology Today magazine, mental health issues are a silent tsunami in the workplace, one that could engulf organizations in a myriad of productivity and profitability problems, as well as legal liabilities, unless mental health is addressed as seriously as are marketing, compensation and strategic plans.

During this interactive discussion, you’ll hear from a leader with lived experience in the mental health field on creating a stigma-free culture of understanding in the workplace by empowering through education and awareness; applying use of respectful, empathetic and responsible language; ensuring healthy boundaries; and realizing the importance of access to care.

Topic: Silent Tsunami Preparedness: Building a Culture of Mental Well-Being in the Workplace

Mark Your Calendar

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
For: HR professionals and leadership teams
Presentation: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Broadview FCU, Dora Maxwell Auditorium,
                 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany, NY 12206
SHRM Credits: 1

About the Presenter

Sharon Horton, Executive Director at NAMI-NYS.

Sharon’s diverse career built on a foundation of business and leadership development, event management, fundraising, and Impactivism have primed the path to this destination. She is incredibly grateful for this leadership role, tying together her life’s work and her personal passion, to unite with communities across New York State to amplify stronger voices for those who need NAMI most. As a caregiver for loved ones who have struggled with mental illness, she exclaims, “It is gift to have been on this journey with my loved ones. It has taught our family valuable lessons in compassion, understanding, and resilience.”

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Kollmer.