Episode 179: Not Just a Checkbox: Why Mental Health at Work Really Matters with Melissa Doman

📢 Mental health at work isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a necessity. '

In this episode of Stress Free SOULutions, I sit down with Melissa Doman, an organizational psychologist, speaker, and author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work. From breaking toxic workplace norms to creating real change, Melissa shares her insights on what actually works when it comes to mental well-being in professional spaces.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why mental health should be a business priority, not just a policy

🗣️ How to have meaningful mental health conversations at work

🚫 The problem with toxic positivity & surface-level wellness programs

👥 The power of authentic leadership in building a healthy work culture

📖 Insights from Melissa’s book & actionable takeaways for leaders & employees

🌿 How Melissa personally manages stress & prioritizes well-being 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s one change you’d like to see in how workplaces handle mental health? Drop a comment below!

🌟 Highlights:

02:07 – Melissa’s Journey – From clinical therapy to workplace mental health advocacy

05:12 – Biggest Workplace Challenges – Why mental health isn’t just an HR checkbox

08:14 – Breaking Toxic Positivity – How to foster real conversations at work

12:30 – Authenticity at Work – Why leadership sets the tone for mental well-being

16:35 – Melissa’s Book – Key insights from Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work

21:57 – Personal Well-Being Practices – How Melissa prioritizes mental health

23:37 – Living Abroad & Growth – How different cultures shape workplace wellness

28:24 – The Role of Stress – How stress can drive personal & professional development

🔗 Connect with Melissa: 📘

Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work: https://www.melissadoman.com/book

🌐 Website: https://www.melissadoman.com/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadoman1/