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Native America Calling: Overcoming barriers to workplace mental well-being
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Overcoming barriers to workplace mental well-being
The Indian Health Service finds Native Americans and Alaska Natives are two and a half times more likely to report serious psychological distress than other populations.
Psychiatry experts say intergenerational trauma may be one factor. There are steps both employers and employees can do to avoid the effects of stress and burnout in the office. There are additional steps that may be beneficial specifically for Native employees.
On World Mental Health Day, join Native America Calling to find out ways to build a healthy workplace.
Guests on Native America Calling
Dr. Jillian Fish (Tuscarora Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy), owner of Fish Psychotherapy and Consulting and professor in the Department of Psychology at Macalester College in Minnesota
Haley Laughter (Diné), owner of Hozho Total Wellness in New Mexico
D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas (Odawa Nation), motivational storyteller; host of the PBS special, Discovering your Warrior Spirit; and author of The Warrior Within published by Penguin Random House
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