Panellists:
Adele Saunders, Manager of Psychological Health & Wellbeing, St John
Afele Paea, Health & Safety Manager, Te Roopu Taurima
Megan Elmiger, General Manager People, Safety and Marine, CentrePort Limited
Benny Mathews, National Health & Safety Governance Manager, Kmart
Moderator:
Rod Hampel, Director & Head of Business Development, Bodycare Workplace Solutions
In the modern workplace, mental health is a crucial component of overall employee well-being. Despite growing awareness, stigma around mental health issues persists, often preventing employees from seeking the help they need.
This panel discussion will explore strategies to create a stigma-free workplace, promote open dialogue about mental health, and foster a supportive environment where all employees feel valued and understood.
Key Takeaways Include:
- Learn how to develop and implement comprehensive mental health education programs that raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues for your employees
- Discover best practices for training employees and management to recognize signs of mental health struggles and how to respond appropriately.
- Ways of Building a Culture of Openness and Support
- Gain insights into creating and enforcing policies that explicitly address and combat mental health stigma.
- Discover effective ways to provide employees with access to mental health resources, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), counselling services, and peer support networks.
