WiM Alabama | 3rd Tuesdays: Mental Health in the Workplace
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Event Details
Join WiM Alabama for
Third Tuesdays: Mental Health in the Workplace
Date:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Time:
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Join us Virtually!
Join Kim Boswell, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health as she talks about mental health in the workplace, coping mechanisms for employees and how employers can play a vital role in promoting mental health in the manufacturing industry by incorporating various practices into the workplace.
Starting conversations around mental health in the workplace can be difficult and can seem daunting to all parties involved. In recent years we’ve seen an increase in people suffering from depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and other Mental health conditions, especially in places of work. Manufacturing in particular is ranked in the bottom 10% of industries for well-being even with 60% of manufacturers carrying out physical risk interventions, only 15% assess risks to mental health.
We hope to see you there!
For More Information:
Kim Boswell
Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health
Governor Ivey appointed Kim Boswell as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health on December 16, 2020. Boswell has over 36 years of experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders and developmental disabilities.
She previously served as chief of staff for former Commissioner Lynn Beshear and has been both associate commissioner for administration as well as director of human resources for the Alabama Department of Mental Health. During her career, she has worked as a planner to improve human service delivery systems, a program evaluator, a school to work transition coordinator, and has also served as the state office administrator for the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Boswell received a Bachelor of Social Work from The University of Alabama Birmingham and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University, with a specialization in planning and program evaluation.