Mental Health @ Work Module 2 Event

Wisconsin United for Mental Health and the Monona Chamber of Commerce are holding a free informational seminar for businesses, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals addressing mental health at work, and how to support the mental health of your employees.

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Location: East Side Club
3735 Monona Dr.
Madison, WI 53714

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am

The program is free and a continental breakfast will be provided.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Promote mental health in the workplace.
• Recognize when there may be a mental health issue with an employee.
• Address employees who are showing performance and emotional or mental health issues.
• Locate resources, finding assistance, and offering “suggested” reasonable accommodations for employees.
• Assist an employee to create a plan for success at work

To register, contact the Monona Chamber of Commerce at 608-222-8565.

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About Wisconsin United for Mental Health
Wisconsin United for Mental Health is a coalition of citizens dedicated to eliminating the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. Our initiatives promote mental health awareness and education with media, employers, schools, and others to create mental health-friendly environments and build linkages for hope and recovery.

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The next WUMH Quarterly Meeting is Friday November 11 at 9 am in Madison.  Please check our calendar for details and for other upcoming mental health conferences in November.  Topics include military dads, children, and trauma informed care.

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2012 Champion in Women’s Health awards

It’s that time of year to request nominations for our 2012 Champion in Women’s Health awards.

As a reminder, the Champion in Women’s Health award honors individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and devoted themselves to improving the quality of life for Wisconsin women and their families. Nominated by their peers, candidates may include consumer advocates, volunteers, health care professionals, non-profit employees, or individuals who have overcome a significant health issue and inspired other women to become advocates for their own health.

Award recipients will be honored at a private luncheon before the Spring Gala event and will be recognized during the Spring Gala.

To nominate someone, please complete the application, attach all supporting materials discusses in the letter and return to Nancy Henderson at nhenderson@wwhf.org. Also, please pass this information on to any colleagues and friends you feel may want to nominate individuals.

Here’s a link for more information about the award and our past Champions. Or, feel free to contact Lisa Schemmel at Lschemmel@wwhf.org, 608-251-1675, ext. 102.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Learn more at the US Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov/odep/ and Disability.gov https://www.disability.gov/