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tools & tips for HOW TO have effective conversations ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK

Mental Health at Work: Leading with Compassion While Promoting Employee Accountability.

Encouraging accountability while maintaining compassion is important for every workplace. Understanding what taking personal responsibility means and how to encourage it in employees who struggle with their mental health can go a long way toward helping them feel supported and cared about by their employer, while understanding the individual responsibility they have to speak up for, manage, and prioritize taking care of their mental health - even (and especially) at work.

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Why Every Business Should Have a Mental Health Days Policy.

Mental health days are becoming more common as people realize they're not alone when dealing with mental health struggles. In fact, many companies have already started implementing them. Find out why these days are so important and what you should do if you haven’t taken one yet.

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5 Tips for Talking to Your Boss or HR About Your Mental Health at Work.

When you're struggling with stress or other mental health struggles, it can be hard to know where to turn when it comes to the workplace. But there are ways to get the support you need in order to feel supported, psychologically safe, and productive at work. In this article, I'll share some tips on talking to your boss or HR department about your mental health.

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