Participate in one or both of our sessions in May designed to boost awareness of and offer tools to support better mental health.

Mental Health Awareness
Thursday, May 7, 11 a.m. AKDT

This training is designed to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and to promote ways of supporting one another in the workplace. The session will address signs and symptoms of distress and effective ways of providing support for co-workers. The training also will include exercises to develop these skills.

Mental Health Awareness for Leaders
Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. AKDT

This course covers ways employees may present their distress and offers insights and strategies on forging supportive empathic alliances within the role of manager. The session also identifies common mistakes managers make in responding to employees in distress and explains communication skills that express support and convey positive expectancy.

Questions? Reach out at (907) 450-8200 or ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu

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