Coming Out of the Shadows: Recognizing and Effectively Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace | Sessions
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Mental health issues are largely hidden especially in the workplace. During COVID mental health issues weren't priorities in healthcare treatment triage decisions. In addition, COVID amplified many mental health challenges with isolation, anxiety, depression and self-medication. In the workplace some programs and benefits could help ( e,g, FMLA, sick leave, short term long-term disability benefits and Employee Assistance programs) but because of misunderstanding of mental health issues, possible accommodations and the stigma that attaches to disclosing challenges and seeking help many employees stay in the shadows. This session will discuss EEOC guidance and help HR professionals better understand and address mental health issues and accommodations in the workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding mental health protections under disability laws.
- Applying workplace policies.
- Walking through medical questions.
- Guiding through the accommodation process.
- Documenting important issues.
- Discussing possible resources ad assistance.
