Inclusive Wellness Series: How to create an inclusive mental wellness program

Wellness and inclusion are top of mind for many organizations, especially those looking to retain and attract talent, raise productivity rates and lower healthcare costs.

In this three-part series, Workplace Wellness Insider talks with subject matter experts that offer advice and experience with creating inclusive programs around physical, financial and emotional wellness. We first covered physical and financial wellness. Next up in the series: mental wellness programs.

Organizations searching for more inclusive mental health benefits know the value of happy employees.

“Mental health and emotional well-being are undoubtedly two of the top concerns that company leaders such as HR, employee benefits, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) leaders are prioritizing for their employees,” says Charmain Jackman, psychologist, consultant and founder of InnoPsych, a mental health advocacy organization specializing in diversity.