Mental Health in the Workplace: Supporting Employee Well-being

This one-hour webinar will provide valuable insights into the growing importance of supporting mental health in the workplace. As mental health challenges continue to impact individuals across industries, this session will focus on strategies to promote employee well-being and create a healthier work environment.

The webinar will explore key topics, including an overview of mental health and its significant role in the workplace, with a specific emphasis on the unique challenges faced by public health professionals working in state and local health departments. It will also address occupational burnout, a critical issue affecting many workers — particularly in high-stress environments like public health — and offer practical solutions for mitigating its impact.

Additionally, the session will highlight the importance of improving mental health literacy in the workplace, ensuring that all employees and employers have the knowledge and resources to recognize mental health concerns and respond effectively.

This session is ideal for public health professionals, HR leaders and employers looking to foster a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Speakers

Danny Scalise, MBA, MPH, CPH, FACHE is an accomplished public health executive with extensive experience in health policy, public health administration, and systems leadership. He has led award-winning initiatives addressing rural health disparities, substance use, and health equity. His work integrates innovation, including artificial intelligence, to advance population health and strengthen public health infrastructure.

Beth A. Resnick, DrPH, MPH is the Assistant Dean for Public Health Practice and a Practice Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management. Her research focus is on assessing and improving public health infrastructure capacity and advancing public health worker recruitment, retention, and well-being.

Edlin Garcia, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University's School of Public Health-Bloomington. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Behavior, an M.P.H. in Behavioral Health, and a B.A. in Global Studies. Her research focuses on mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviors to enhance workplace mental well-being.

JP Leider, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and founding director of the School's Center for Public Health Systems. The Center works to support governmental public health departments in their research, evaluation, and technical assistance needs.