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Talking About Mental Health as a Leader

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to develop the critical leadership skill of talking to team members about their mental health, along with the specific scenarios when it’s appropriate to do so.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • A new perspective on mental health for leaders
  • Apply what works for your specific leadership journey
  • Important definitions
1. Why Addressing Mental Health is a Crucial Leadership Skill
  • Shifting how we understand, approach, and lead
  • Conversational literacy for core leadership development
2. Why Team Members Are Nervous to Talk About Mental Health
  • Understanding mental health conversation obstacles
  • Humanizing yourself as a leader through role modeling
3. Building the Skills: Conversations With Your Team
  • Understanding your responsibilities and setting boundaries
  • Understanding why triaging matters
  • Starting the conversation
  • In the moment techniques
  • Receiving the conversation
  • Unexpected misunderstandings or an unwillingness to talk
Conclusion
  • Building on your mental health leadership skills

Taught by

Melissa Doman, MA

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