Webinar - Mental Health Wellness in the Workplace

Mental Health Wellness in the Workplace

Webinar Series

Before COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control stated that 1 in 5 individuals would experience a mental illness in a given year, and more than ½ of the U.S. population would be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives.

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability. The World Health Organization reported that mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety, cost the global economy a trillion dollars per year in lost productivity.

We anticipate employers will face increased mental health exposures within the workplace going forward due to stress, anxiety, fear, and financial challenges many employees are experiencing.

Join us June 10th for the first session of a 4 part webinar series delivered to bring employers insight into mental health challenges and resources to help both your business and your employees.

We look forward to you joining us!

JUNE 10

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Presentation and Q&A Session

Mark Kenyon, of Berkshire Health Systems E.A.P. program, will guide us through:

What is a mental health exposure
What are mental health difficulties faced in the workplace
What is a reasonable accommodation
What are some accommodations specific to mental health exposures and dealing with requests for them
Handling reasonable accommodations and medical marijuana
What assistance an E.A.P. can offer

Dottie Tatoian, a Senior Regional Claim Specialist for A.I.M. Mutual, will take a look at:

How does the handling of a workers compensation claim differ when it involves mental health illness vs. a physical injury
Worker's Compensation claims when a mental health illness follows a physical injury vs. a claim solely alleging a mental health illness
Common related accommodations/ return to work program considerations

Following are the additional sessions in this webinar series.

JUNE 17

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Creating a Workplace Well-being Program

Speaker: Laura Ingalls -

A Wellness Coach, Holistic Heath Coach, Wellness Coordinator, Personal Trainer, Triathlon Coach

This session will present the value and benefits of employee well-being programs and address a variety of strategies and approaches that small businesses can use to deliver quality programs, including how to identify where to focus resources and how to know what types of well-being offerings employees will be most likely to engage with.

JUNE 24

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Helping Employees with their Financial Well-Being

Speaker: Laura Ingalls -

A Wellness Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Wellness Coordinator, Personal Trainer, Triathlon Coach

Employees are struggling with financial well-being issues. Even before the pandemic, 70% of US households reported living paycheck to paycheck. Financial struggles create stress affecting both mental and physical health. This session will address how employers can help their employees build confidence and skills in financial well-being.

JULY 1

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Employer Legal Considerations

Speaker: Kevin Kinne - An E mployment Attorney with Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP

This session will address the legal considerations for employers when dealing with employee mental health issues in the workplace. It will also touch on the changing legal landscape due to COVID-19, including paid sick leave, FMLA, paid medical leave, workers’ compensation, etc. that employers need to be aware of.

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