Employer Webinar: Solving for Mental Health and Reducing Stigma at the Workplace

Oct. 13, 2021

Update: Webinar rescheduled
Employer Webinar: Solving for Mental Health and Reducing Stigma at the Workplace

One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness. That results in a loss of $210.5 billion a year in absenteeism, productivity and medical costs.

Why it matters. Employees who experience mental health stigma in and outside the workplace are on average less happy, less likely to seek treatment and less productive.

Prioritizing mental health and raising awareness around stigma can literally save employee lives. And it’s also good for business.

Q4 Worksite Wellness webinar. Join us to explore solutions that address employee mental health, improve productivity and morale, and reduce overall stigma. Employer resources will be provided to address this critical workplace issue.

Webinar details
Date:~~Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021~~ Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
One session: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT
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Speakers
Kathy Ives, LPC, health educator, has worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for over 11 years, providing health education and wellness programs for the Worksite Wellness team. She supports key internal accounts and external clients helping them navigate and understand many of our strategic business partners. Kathy also provides ongoing education and webinars to clients on mental well-being and health promotion.

Christopher Baker, M.S., senior wellness consultant, has worked in the health and wellness industry for 10 years. His experience includes health coaching, wellness coordination and sports performance training. During his three-year tenure at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Chris has worked with large municipalities, school districts and state agencies. He holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine.

Laurie Weatherby, M.S., CWPC, CI-CPT, wellness specialist, has been in the health and wellness industry for more than 14 years and with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for three years. She is experienced in health education, personal training and wellness program management. Laurie works with organizations to help them implement and promote wellness programs for employees. She leads educational presentations on a variety of health-related topics, including overviews of our wellness platform, Well onTarget^®.

Sources: BenefitsPRO.com , National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) , WHO: Mental Health in the Workplace