Mental Health in the Workplace (NWL)

Primary tabs

Age Group:

Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
This event has been cancelled.

Program Description

Description

Join Paul Brainerd, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Connecticut to learn how to empower yourself by learning more about mental health for you, your co-workers, and loved ones. You will learn how to:

  • Minimize the Mental Health Stigma
  • Prevent Burnout and Know How it Differs from Depression
  • Navigate Difficult Topics like Mental Illness and Suicide
  • Learn About Isolation & Loneliness/Fostering a Sense of Belonging
  • Understand Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse
  • Create, Promote & Ensure Workplace Mental Health Initiatives
  • Establish Personal Well-Being & Supportive Mental Health Practices
  • Familiarize Yourself with Health Benefits & Resources Available to You

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.

Paul is a graduate of Kansas State University and worked in the aviation industry for over 30 years. After retiring, he has directed his passion and commitment to NAMI CT over the past 10 years, to broaden education, advocacy and awareness to Mental Health in the State of Connecticut.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.