Community Engagement
At Forward Wellness, we are committed to reducing barriers to accessing mental health care and helping decrease the stigma surrounding mental health support. We believe workplaces play an important role in employee well-being, and we're here to help. Please complete our Training Request Form to tell us more about your organization's needs, and we'll be in touch to discuss how we can support your team.
Making a Change
A healthy workplace is about more than productivity; it’s about creating an environment where employees feel safe, respected, supported, and valued. The U.S. Surgeon General identifies five essential areas for workplace well-being: protection from harm, connection and community, work-life harmony, mattering at work, and opportunities for growth (Office of the Surgeon General, 2022).
Mental health is an important part of creating that kind of culture. Approximately 18% of U.S. workers report having a mental health condition in any given month, making mental health one of the most common types of disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA National Network, 2018). Despite this, mental health conditions remain widely misunderstood, and stigma can create barriers to employees seeking support or requesting accommodations (ADA National Network, 2018).
Workplace culture can play an important role in employee well-being. Research and guidance from the World Health Organization emphasize that workplaces can support mental health by addressing risks, promoting inclusion and belonging, providing appropriate support, and creating environments where employees can thrive (World Health Organization, 2024). Similarly, the Surgeon General emphasizes that organizations can strengthen well-being by fostering connection, respecting work-life boundaries, recognizing employees' contributions, and providing opportunities for growth (Office of the Surgeon General, 2022).
Forward Wellness is looking to partner with local workplaces to facilitate one-hour educational workshops focused on mental health, workplace well-being, inclusion, and the creation of healthier workplace cultures. Workshops can be tailored to your organization's needs and may include topics such as understanding mental health, reducing stigma, supporting employees, creating inclusive environments, improving communication, recognizing when someone may need additional support, and connecting employees with mental health resources.
These workshops can be offered as a one-time complimentary session or as the start of an ongoing partnership designed to support your employees' mental health and well-being.
If your organization is interested in creating a workplace where employees feel understood, supported, respected, and empowered to thrive, we would love to connect.
Learn more about mental health in the workplace by visiting these sites:
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/mental-health-in-the-workplace/
Groups and Events
As we grow, we are adding an additional space JUST for therapeutic groups. This is in an effort to support more people and in more meaningful ways. Stay tuned for updates on
offerings as they become available.