Returning to the classroom after the pandemic is another major change both your staff and students will be experiencing through these uncertain times. As they prepare for a new normal, teachers will encounter parents with trepidation about letting their kids return to campus and juggling new schedules. Meanwhile, they will deal with their own family adjustments and fears. For some, the pandemic impacted their lives inalterably after loved ones have been seriously ill or passed away. The “new normal” for those individuals will be completely different.
As schools reopen, you can expect mental health to be a significant concern. During Mental Health Awareness Month, Keenan and AssuredPartners collaborated with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Flo Health, and Talkspace for a candid conversation on Mental Health in the Workplace. If you were unable to attend the live webinar, you can view the recording on our web site.
"As schools reopen, mental health will be a significant concern."
According to a recent study, 2 in 3 employers say a mental health crisis in the US will come within the next three years; yet, only 10% of employers feel prepared to handle such a crisis. On our recent webinar, we discussed the current issues employees are facing and how your team can be better prepared to support them:
- Current mental health concerns including post-pandemic transition
- Looking at mental health through a Diversity & Inclusion lens
- Best practices for building & maintaining an inclusive workplace culture around wellness
- How to help break the stigma around mental health
- Resources that may be available to your employees through your benefits plan
- Steps your team can take to be a mental wellness advocate in your organization
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth experience mental illness each year, but less than half get treatment. The health care resources to support mental health have been stretched throughout the pandemic and its aftermath. Addressing workplace mental health will require innovation, patience and understanding.