Description: In this episode, we explore how to break down the stigma surrounding mental health conversations in the workplace. Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, but the topic can still be challenging to discuss. This episode provides actionable strategies for managers and employees to encourage open and honest conversations about mental health.
We speak with industry expert and thought leader, Cheryl Lucas-DeBerry who shares her experiences and insights on how to normalize mental health conversations. We discuss the importance of education and awareness, destigmatizing common mental health conditions, and how to build a culture of support and empathy in the workplace.
Join us as we explore the benefits of normalizing mental health conversations in the workplace, including increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall well-being. We hope this episode inspires you to start a conversation about mental health in your workplace and helps you to create a more supportive and compassionate environment.
Resources:
Mental Health Awareness 
MRA Membership 
About MRA 
Let's Connect:
Guest Bio - Cheryl Lucas-DeBerry 
Guest LinkedIn Profile - Cheryl Lucas-DeBerry 
Host Bio - Sophie Boler 
Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler 
Transcript:
Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word.
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Hello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive,
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I'm your host, Sophie Boler, and we are so glad you're here.
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Now it's time to thrive.
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Hello and welcome to episode number 36 of 30 minute Thrive.
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We're glad you're here, and I'm happy to introduce to you our guest for today.
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And that's Cheryl Lucas-DBerry, and very Cheryl
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is one of our learning and development instructors here at MRA and comes
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with a really strong background with over 30 years of professional experience.
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And currently, Cheryl, you are in the process of getting your degree and
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will be getting licensed and counseling, which is great.
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Yes, Congrats on that.
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Thank you.
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But May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
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So we're really kicking off the month
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with a mental health in the Workplace episode.
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So according to Mental Health America, 21% of adults are experiencing
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a mental illness, and that's equivalent to over 50 million Americans,
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which means a lot of these individuals are bringing that into the workplace, too.
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So what are some of the most common mental
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health conditions that employees may be dealing with?
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And how can we ensure that they feel supported?
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Yeah, Now that's a really good question.
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Mental health is really becoming very prevalent
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and much more known and talked about in the workplace.
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But according to the research, the main ones that people are dealing
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with are depression, anxiety and PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder.
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And that really comes from individuals having to deal
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with violence in the workplace.
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Oh, interesting.
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