Active Minds @Work offers simple and actionable tools for the next generation of employees and employers, designed to improve the culture of mental health in high-performing environments.
According to recent data from the CDC:
- Only 29% of individuals with depression reported contacting a mental health professional in the past year.
- Depression is estimated to cause 200 million lost workdays each year, at a cost to employers of $17 to $44 billion.
- Depression interferes with a person’s ability to complete physical job tasks about 20% of the time and reduces cognitive performance about 35% of the time.
Active Minds’ @Work programming offers a fresh take on mental health in the workplace, inclusive of everyone while meeting the escalating needs and openness around mental health of the next generation of young professionals. The workplace culture is beginning to shift to be more inclusive and supportive of the mental health and wellness of its employees. Rooted in the understanding that we all have mental health and that mental wellness is a key value of the up and coming generation within the workforce, Active Minds @Work promotes employee satisfaction, longevity, and productivity.
All workshops are based on current trends and data around mental health and tailored to the needs and culture of your team/organization.
Active Minds @Work Programs
Create new dynamics of trust and honesty as they relate to sharing about mental health struggles, both between employees and managers, as well as colleagues and co-workers. This may be in the form of honest acknowledgement of our failures as we’ve advanced in our careers, skill-building for conversations related to mental health, and tips and tools for being prepared when a co-worker or employee says they’re struggling.
Enhance knowledge of mental health resources in and around the workplace through benefits, through the local community, and through national, 24/7, free resources.
Provide guidance to empower employees to navigate conversations with each other about mental health struggles, and how to identify and help someone who may be struggling silently.
Be responsive to the current work environment and create a balance for managers and employees alike between productivity and support.
program options
Active Minds @Work Program Packages are tailored to each team’s specific and unique needs with options to add in other areas of expertise, including diversity, equity, and inclusion; the challenges of working in a remote and/or hybrid environment; and supporting employees in unique circumstances (i.e. working parents, other caregivers, employees who live alone, etc.).
The following options are available virtual and in-person depending on current safety guidelines of public health officials.
It’s OK to Not Be OK: Preventing burnout among teams and promoting a positive team culture
Designed for all audiences and full teams.
The main entry point to the Active Minds @Work series, this presentation will introduce your team to workplace mental health, key messages to promote a culture that supports mental health, and tangible tools and recommendations that positively impact the way that your team engages one another starting today.
Leading to Inspire a Positive Mental Health Culture
Designed for managers and people leading teams.
An interactive presentation about best practices, current research, tangible tips, and supportive conversations and language that will promote a culture of mental well-being for your team. Participants will explore the unique challenges that managers face in order to understand and support their teams in addition to their own mental health during challenging times.
Creating a Workplace Culture of Wellness
Designed for human resources professionals and senior leaders.
Mental wellness is a key component to a healthy, sustainable, and productive workforce. More and more, employees are seeking workplaces that have demonstrable benefits that support mental well-being, and a mentally healthy culture. Explore ways to incorporate practices that cultivate a workplace that is supportive of employee mental health.
Workshop: Validate-Appreciate-Refer®
(V-A-R)
Designed for all audiences and recommended for up to 100 employees for interactive meetings.
Certify your employees in Active Minds’ popular V-A-R training for engaging in active listening skills and deepening relationships in the workplace to promote mental health. Certificates and V-A-R pocket guides are available for all participants, upon request.
90% of attendees have reported that presentations from Active Minds increase their knowledge about mental health, motivate them to reach out to someone who may be struggling, and encourage them to seek support, if they need it.
Active Minds @Work FAQs
A typical Active Minds @Work presentation is between 60-90 minutes long. Presentations will be tailored to fit the needs, schedules, and culture of your team.
Yes, Active Minds can host the event on our company Zoom platform for an additional fee. We welcome the client to host on their own video platform, if they have access to one. We will work with the client to decide which platform is best.
– Meeting (participant video, microphone, and increased interaction capabilities): up to 100
– Webinar (no participant video, microphone, and limited interaction capabilities): up to 500
– For an additional fee, Active Minds can increase virtual attendance capacity. Inquire for details.
We recommend that you initiate planning at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your preferred date for virtual engagements and 6-8 weeks in advance of your preferred date for in-person engagements.
Payment is due by the date of the presentation.
Active Minds is adhering to the public health recommendations of officials and regions through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. As travel and in-person activities become more accessible, Active Minds will move back into booking in-person events. Inquire for specific details based on your community’s needs and circumstances.
Webinars, workshops, keynote presentations, “fireside” chats, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, breakout rooms, polls, and more!
The number one question we’ve gotten from staff isn’t ‘where can I get help.’ It’s ‘how do I help the people around me?’ What I most appreciate about Active Minds’ model is that it’s practical, giving attendees something they can immediately apply to many situations in which they and the people around them (coworkers, loved ones, neighbors) are struggling. If you’re looking for programming for your organization, I can’t recommend Active Minds enough.
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Stress Less Week Toolkit - Workplace Edition
Inside this toolkit you’ll find education, tips, and resources designed to help you better understand and mitigate your stress while helping to shape a positive mental health culture at your workplace.
Download Workplace Guidetips for prioritizing wellbeing in the workplace
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integrating mental health in a hospitality setting
Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit organization promoting mental health for young adults.