Description

This session is designed to teach organizations how to properly promote mental health in the workplace. The different stages of the mental health action plan will provide strategies employers can use to improve emotional wellness among their workforce.

A major 2017 study on behavioral health and work found that these programs “show a consistently positive return on investment.” In other words, it pays to invest in employees’ emotional well-being.

Register today for this webinar and get the resources you need to help support your employees’ mental wellness.

Who Should Attend?

Human resources professionals in benefits and benefit design, health strategy, risk management, employee engagement, health promotion, wellness and welfare, total rewards, case management and other areas.

Course Date

September 13, 2018 from 10—11:30 a.m.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Illustrate why focusing on mental health in the workplace matters
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis
• Define the different stages of the Mental Health Action Plan
• Use essential communication skills when supporting others

Faculty

Mark DeFee, Licensed Professional Counselor
Account management Executive, Behavioral Health & EAP
Anthem, Inc

Mark DeFee is a licensed psychotherapist and account executive who works exclusively with Anthem’s national accounts. He supports Anthem’s medical account teams by being a subject matter expert for any EAP related questions. Mark keeps accounts educated on available Behavioral Health & EAP services, and delivers trainings on various work-life and wellness topics.

Before moving into sales & account management, Mark spent 8 years on the operations side of the EAP field. His experience includes consulting with companies on how to promote mental health as well as properly address behavioral-risk issues. He also provided counseling to employees, including those who were in immediate crisis.

Mark joined Anthem in 2010 and has been in the EAP field since 2004. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University and his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Denver.

Jessica L. Thomas, MSN, RN, Associate Administrator,
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Jessica Thomas is a registered nurse and leader who supports health care professionals as they cope with on-the-job exposure to trauma and tragedy. Her professional motto for herself and her staff is, “Do all you can to be the best part of someone’s worst day.”

Her message is that everyone in health care will experience some degree of uncertainty, fear or vulnerability. Thomas’ professional interest and research focus involves establishing and maintaining healthy work environments, giving special attention to the care of caregivers themselves.

Thomas received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing and her master’s degree in nursing, health care systems and leadership from Jacksonville University.

Cost

We gratefully acknowledge our sponsor Anthem Blue Cross for their contribution, making it possible for our members to attend at a reduced rate of $50 per connection.

Upon receipt of payment, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and complete instructions on how to access the program.