With the rise of self-diagnosis in mental health disorders and learning disabilities, it's important to understand how this can impact conversations in the workplace. In this article, Organizational Psychologist and Mental Health At Work Specialist, Melissa Doman, M.A. shares how you can approach these challenging conversations, especially intergenerationally, with the right awareness, language, and training.

Let's face it, work can be a rollercoaster of high-intensity emotions. From performance expectations to navigating clashes within your team, negative emotions are bound to surface. And in our quest to create a supportive work environment where positive emotions abound, sometimes the good intentions to foster a culture of joy don't quite land.

There are 5 generations of employees in the workforce today. Yet the gap between them — especially when it comes to mental health — couldn’t be further apart. As companies struggle to address this issue, it’s important to understand why and how differences occur. With a fresh perspective, you can bridge the gap and start a conversation.

Many companies have in place mental health initiatives for their employees. But how do you know if these initiatives are working? Make sure you’re not slapping band-aids on the problem and understand that people have different comfort levels around the topic. Then check out my 3 tips for getting it back on track.