Mental Health in the Workplace

Most of us spend a large portion of our days at work, where we’re exposed to all sorts of different stressors that take a cumulative toll. And many of us are already dealing with some sort of mental health issue unrelated to our jobs. Put together, it can be a recipe for a breakdown, which is why it’s so important to address mental health in the workplace. Host Gabe Howard shares his insights on the subject, including his story of being fired from a job due to his mental illness, and the ensuing years of exploring the nature of mental health at our places of employment.

 

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  

Why is this such an important topic? What do you do if you suspect your coworker is having a mental health issue? How do you approach disclosure of mental illness in the workplace? What are “reasonable” accommodations? Does age play a part in our mental health?

Hosted by Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales. Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite podcast player.