Hope as a Tool for Mental Health Support in the Workplace: A Conversation with Give An Hour's Dr. Trina Clayeux

The Empathetic Edge Podcast

Have you ever struggled to have a conversation about mental health in the workplace? It can be hard for both employees and leaders to know how to have these conversations. In this episode, Amanda Morin talks to her co-host Talli Dolge, who is joined by her colleague Dr. Trina Clayeux, the CEO of Give an Hour. Talli and Trina share the work they're doing with a Mental Health Pod Squad made up of representatives from multiple nonprofits to change these conversations by approaching them through the lens of hope.

They dig into how stigma can play out at work and share details about the Hope Continuum Model and the Mental Health Pod Squad's Hope Continuum Model, a framework designed to empower employees and employers to move from talking about problems to focusing on solutions and giving people hope.

The chat highlights how important it is to talk plainly about mental health and to take everyone's unique experiences into account so that everyone can understand and get help when they need it. Listen in to hear more about creating workplaces where everyone feels supported and optimistic.

Takeaways

• Transformational thinking and a collaborative effort are needed to make significant changes in addressing mental health in the workplace.

• The Mental Health Pod Squad is a collaborative group of mental health nonprofits working together to create change and innovation.

• Leadership and innovation are crucial in the field of mental health to address the diverse needs of individuals and communities.

• The Hope Continuum Model aims to flatten stigma and empower individuals in their mental health journey, providing a framework for understanding and addressing mental health in the workplace.

• Shifting the conversation to hope can make discussions about mental health more empowering.

• Empowering individuals to define their needs and providing choices in support can lead to more effective conversations.

• Democratizing knowledge about mental health and avoiding stigmatizing language can create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

• The Hope Continuum Model can be implemented in organizations to create a more hopeful and supportive workplace culture.

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