Thursday, October 10, 2024 – Overcoming barriers to workplace mental well-being

Native America Calling

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, we’ll find out ways to build a healthy workplace.

GUESTS

Dr. Jillian Fish (Tuscarora Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy), owner of Fish Psychotherapy & Consulting and professor in the Department of Psychology at Macalester College

Haley Laughter (Diné), owner of Hozho Total Wellness

D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas (Odawa Nation), motivational storyteller; host of the PBS special, Discovering your Warrior Spirit; and author of Warrior Within published by Penguin Random House

Break 1 Music: Too Bad for Me (song) Janet Panic (artist) A Mighty Rip Through the Page of My Life (album)

Break 2 Music: Butterfly Wings (song) Midnight Sparrows (artist) Born in the City (album)