Community Education Series: Mental Health In The Workplace

8/07/2008 @ 6:00 PM - 8/07/2008 @ 8:30 PM

Atlanta

Skyland Trail and Mental Health America of Georgia are proud to announce our second event in the community education series - "Mental Health in the Workplace:  A Bottom Line Issue."  This free event will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.  The event does not offer CEUs but offers important information to employers, employees, employee assistance professionals or anyone who has interest in understanding the components of a psychologically healthy workplace.  Our distinguished speakers are Karen Foster, PhD, Principal of Portara Consulting and Ronald Bachman, F.S.A., M.A.A.A., President and CEO of Healthcare Visions, Inc.

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Mental illnesses are experienced by an estimated 54 million Americans each year, and are the number one cause of low productivity in the workplace.  One of employers' most important roles is to inform employees that mental illnesses are real and affect not only their personal lives, but also their time in the workplace.  Providing this education will lead to stigma reduction - a large barrier in employees accessing mental health services.

By investing in the mental health of employees, an investment is made in the productivity of the workplace.  Both employees and employers know that a mentally healthy workforce is linked to lower medical costs - which are beneficial for everyone.  What may not be known is how to get from A to B:  How does a company change a mentally unhealthy workplace into a healthy workplace? 

These topics and more will be covered in this informative and timely educational event.  We look forward to seeing you in August! 

Please see the attached flyer for detailed information on the event.   Remember to register early, space is limited.  You can register by replying to this email with your contact information or call 678-686-5901.  You will receive a confirmation via email within 48 hours of registering.