Recognizing and Responding to Mental Health Challenges (with Kourtney McCauliff)

In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about mental health challenges in the workplace with Kourtney McCauliff.

Topics include:

• The statistics on mental health at work
• The business case for mental health
• Mental health-friendly cultures
• Recognizing and responding to mental health challenges in the workplace
• How to reduce the stigma and build awareness
• Mental Health First Aid training

In this episode's listener question, we're asked about reasons for pursuing an encore career. In the news, we discuss the top 10 most injured professions.

Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-221-recognizing-and-responding-to-mental-health-challenges/

A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-221-recognizing-and-responding-to-mental-health-challenges/

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