Wellbeing in the Workplace
Perspectives on Behavioral Health
MMA and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing partnered to bring together dialogue and expertise about the mental health concerns impacting the modern workplace. This panel presentation featured a collection of diverse industry experiences to highlight the importance of behavioral health as a component of total worker wellness. This topic has become increasingly important to employers who acknowledge that the days of a separate work life and home life are behind us.
Topics include:
- Clinical studies and research
- Real world implementation and results
- Employee- and employer-driven strategies for tackling common issues like stress reduction and conflict resolution
- Mindfulness: What is it and what it can do for you
Moderator:
Jill O'Brien, MA, CPH, CTTS | Health Management & Human Resources Consulting Manager, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Panelists:
Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN | Director, Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota
Alex Haley, JD. MBA | Assistant Professor and Mindfulness Program Lead, Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota
Stacia Landon, MA | Engagement Consultant, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Mitchell Best | CEO & President of Client Services, VITAL WorkLife
Liz Ferron, MSW, LICSW | Senior Consultant, VITAL WorkLife
Emily Brolsma | HR Director, Turck Inc.
