Working Minds

From the Carson J Spencer Foundation website...

Working Minds: Increase Mental Health &
Prevent Suicide in Your Workplace


Training Provided by the Carson J Spencer Foundation

DID YOU KNOW?

* 25% of the U.S. Workforce suffers from at least one mental or substance abuse disorder each year.

* Three out of four employees who seek care for workplace issues and mental health concerns see substantial improvement in productivity after treatment.

* 85% of middle managers believe part of the job responsibility is to identify and intervene to help employees with depression, yet only 18% of those managers receive training that would prepare them to do so.

* In 2002, the President's Commission found that as much as $105 billion per year is lost in economic productivity due to untreated or under-treated mental illness.




WHAT: "Working Minds" Training for the workplace, similar to a mental health and suicide first aid course. Brief, skills-oriented training is designed to help identify a person at risk for suicide and connect them to help.

WHEN: This on-site training can be conducted over the lunch hour.

WHO ATTENDS: The training is appropriate for employees at all levels.

COST: For a limited time the training is free, only travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The Carson J Spencer Foundation will accept any donations.


How was the training developed?
Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a psychologist, suicide survivor, and Clinical Director for the Carson J Spencer Foundation developed the training from best practices established by the Yellow Ribbon International Suicide Prevention Program, the Air Force, the National Mental Health Association, and SAMHSA.

Schedule today:
To schedule your company's gatekeeper training contact - Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas at Sally@CarsonJSpencer.org
or call 720-244-6535.

Working Minds: Increase Mental Health and Prevent Suicide in Your Workplace Training Provided by the Carson J Spencer Foundation www.CarsonJSpencer.org

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WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO CREATE A MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE?

* Increase bottom line results
* Reduce absenteeism and increases worker productivity
* Keep healthcare costs down
* Increase workplace morale
* Improve employee loyalty and reduce staff turnover
* Create a positive climate for interpersonal conflict resolution

It makes sense!