Sonia McDonald joins us to discuss the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace and the programs she teaches, including Healthy Minds Healthy Workplace and SafeTALK.
Mental health is just as important as physical safety, and creating a workplace where people feel supported, understood and safe starts with the right conversations.
This week on the S.T.A.R. Podcast, Sonia McDonald joins us to discuss the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace and the programs she teaches, including Healthy Minds Healthy Workplace and SafeTALK.
We explore how employers and employees can recognize the signs that someone may be struggling, break down the stigma surrounding mental health, and build healthier, more supportive workplaces. From having difficult conversations to recognizing when someone needs help, Sonia shares why education, awareness and simply looking out for one another can make a life-changing difference.
Because workplace safety isn't just about protecting people physically — it's about making sure they're okay mentally, too.
Listen in as we talk mental health, suicide prevention, workplace wellness and the importance of creating a culture where it's okay to speak up.
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