2023 WOC (1532) Mental Health in the Era of Diversity and Inclusion

Learning objective: Discover best practices for supporting employee mental healthEmployees' mental health is being affected in unprecedented ways due to factors such as the pandemic, economic uncertainty, political tensions, remote work, and return-to-work policies. Despite these pressures, many employers' mental health benefits, policies, and practices remain outdated and in dire need of an update. The mental health support workers require varies significantly depending on diversity factors such as age, race, nationality, and gender.At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

Recognize the mental health challenges faced by today's workers.

Understand the impact of flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home and hybrid work, on employees' mental health.

Explore the creation of programs that cater to the unique needs of employees based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, and work location.

Examine HR's role in developing and communicating mental health resources that can assist employees and become a crucial component of your overall employee wellness program.

Speakers:

Tamika Gray

Health Catalyst

Nadine Louis

Director, Client Success

Health Catalyst

Rhonda Davis

Registered Nurse

Health Catalyst

Brianna McCullough