Note below Workplace Mental Health Wellness opportunities from LEO. These are Free Sessions for employers across Michigan.

Workplace Mental Health

From Awareness to Action: Cultivating a Workplace Culture of Mental Well-Being

Deputy Director of Labor, Sean Egan, talks about the first episode of the upcoming webinar series for Workplace Mental Health.

This three-part workplace mental health series provides practical strategies to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being. Participants will learn how to reduce stigma, promote open dialogue, and contribute to a work environment that enhances resilience, engagement, and overall well-being.

The three webinars will feature Dr. Michelle Kees from the University of Michigan and will address the reality of mental health at work, the importance of leaders in fostering a culture of support, and best practice approaches for integrating mental well-being into organizational culture.

Learn more about Dr. Michelle Kees.

Episode 1: The Reality of Mental Health at Work

The first session of the series introduces why mental health matters in the workplace. Topics will include an overview of common mental health conditions, the impact of stigma at work, and testing out mental health myths vs. realities.

Thursday, April 17
2 p.m.

Join Via Microsoft Teams

Episode 2: Leaders Lead - Fostering a Culture of Support

The second session will help leaders understand their role in fostering a supportive workplace culture. Topics will include how leadership impacts mental health, along with small, immediate changes leaders can make to normalize well-being in the workplace and enhance team resilience.

Thursday, May 15
2 p.m.

Join Via Microsoft Teams

Episode 3: Embedding Mental Health and Well-Being into Workplace Culture

The final session of the series will focus on actionable strategies for embedding mental health and well-being into workplace culture, going beyond awareness to real impact. Topics will include best-practice policies, programs, and initiatives, along with effective approaches for implementation.

Thursday, June 12
2 p.m.

Join Via Microsoft Teams

To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/WorkplaceMentalHealth, a centralized hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace.

Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms@michigan.gov five business day prior to the event. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library Law Consultant

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

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