Investing in Employee Well-being with Andrew Nett

In this conversation, Laurie Groh (https://www.vitalmindscounseling.com/...) and Andrew Nett discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health and the role of mental health services in the workplace. Andrew Nett, a licensed clinical social worker, shares his experience providing mental health services to employees at Delta Defense.



They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding seeking mental health treatment, the benefits of normalizing mental well-being, and the power of therapies like EMDR. They also explore ways to decrease the stigma around mental health, such as offering lunch and learns and group sessions in the workplace. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for organizations to invest in employee well-being and the positive impact it can have on the culture and retention rates.








Takeaways




• Destigmatizing mental health is crucial for creating a supportive workplace culture.


• Providing mental health services in the workplace can have a positive impact on employee well-being and retention rates.


• Challenges and misconceptions around seeking mental health treatment include stigma, fear, and gender norms.


• Normalizing mental well-being is important for individuals of all ages.


• Therapies like EMDR can be powerful tools for addressing past traumas and promoting healing.


• Organizations can decrease the stigma around mental health by offering lunch and learns and group sessions.


• Investing in employee well-being is beneficial for both individuals and the overall workplace culture.




Chapters








00:00 Introduction and Background



00:28 Providing Mental Health Services in the Workplace



03:12 Misconceptions about Seeking Mental Health Treatment



07:10 Addressing Uncomfortable Feelings in Therapy



09:13 The Role of EMDR in Therapy



15:24 Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Community



20:29 Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace



23:08 Finding Mental Health Services for Organizations



26:07 Decreasing Stigma and Increasing Awareness



29:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts








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Top 5 Books on Mental Health, Work and Balance.




1. ⁠Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life⁠ (https://amzn.to/3Qmbgqz)


2. ⁠Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work, Here's Why...and How to Do It Really Well⁠ (https://amzn.to/44jSQfV)


3. ⁠The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health⁠ (https://amzn.to/4aXReLl)


4. ⁠Conquering Burnout in a Toxic Workplace: Techniques for Transforming Stress and Escaping Anxiety So You Can Stay Motivated and Take Control of Your Career⁠ (https://amzn.to/3JI3hjI)


5. ⁠Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support, and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone (https://amzn.to/4aZqTfO)