From Stigma to Support: Mental Health in the Workplace, w/ Tony Campbell

Dangerous Jobs Podcast with Apolonia Rockwell

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Anthony Campbell. Tony is a certified workplace violence and threat specialist and the founder of Workplace Violence Prevention Consultants, which trains people and organizations in mental health first-aid and helps them implement workplace violence prevention programs and investigations.

Today’s topics include:

* Mental health first aid in blue-collar industries, such as the construction, oil, and gas industries

* Tony’s background in the military and transportation industries, where mental health was previously stigmatized, but is now seen as important for self-care and looking out for others.

* Making training enjoyable and involving every participant, even those who are reluctant.

* In Mental Health First Aid, participants learn to identify when someone is experiencing a mental health challenge, such as a difficult time in their personal life, and how to support them through connection and further resources.

* How Tony’s classes have impacted people's lives in the workplace.

* Empowering supervisors to support colleagues and veterans with mental health challenges.

* Recognizing signs of distress in other people, such as withdrawal or changes in behavior.

* How to approach someone in crisis, including offering a listening ear and connecting them with emergency responders, if necessary.

* De-escalating conflicts.

* Mental health first aid and suicide prevention.

* How some Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) may not be effective in addressing workplace mental health issues due to stigma and lack of confidentiality.

Thanks so much to Tony Campbell for being a guest!

Connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-tony-campbell-2870a915a/

Learn more about Tony’s company, Workplace Violence Prevention Consultant: https://www.wpviolencepreventionllc.com/

Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.

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