Toolbox for the Mind: Managing Mental Health

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“A manager’s impact on employees’ mental health is more important than a doctor or therapist.”

• Citation – Eckert, T. (2023, January 24.) Managers impact our mental health more than doctors, therapists – and same as spouses. UKG

In this important session, employers learn the vital role and responsibility they have in developing resources to support the mental health of their employees. Topics include:

• The responsibility of leaders
• Creating 1:1 connections
• Warning signs
• Resources
• Training on difficult conversations
• A manager’s impact on mental health

Hayley Hughes, TPG’s PartnerWell Practice Leader:
Hayley has a BA in psychology from the University of Hawaii and earned master’s degrees in both clinical health psychology and nutrition at Bastyr University. After practicing as a clinician, Hayley felt that employers were uniquely positioned to support employee health. As TPG’s PartnerWell Practice Leader, Hayley consults with clients to support employee mental health, wellbeing, and workforce culture. Chris Quigley, Chasse Building Team:
As a strong leader passionate about the wellbeing of his team members, Chris has 26 years in the industry, having started out in Montana as a labor.  In 2001, he ventured to CA from Montana with the intent to see if the construction industry was a good fit for him. In 2012, he transfer his market focus from residential framing to the General Contractor side.  Moved to AZ in 2014, moving up from the role of superintendent, into lead super and now currently General Superintendent.  Chris is responsible for these markets within Chasse Building Team: Commercial, Municipal, Higher Education and Joint Venture divisions. JD Allison, Amalyn Consulting:
JD serves as a valuable resource for companies when selecting benefits that best serve employees and team members. With more than 15 years in the industry, JD works to find solutions for employers that prioritize wellness and mental health.

He earned his Mental Health First Aid Certification from National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and advocates for team members in getting the coverage they need.