Melissa Doman

In this episode, organizational psychologist Melissa Doman, an advocate for mental health in the workplace, shares invaluable insights on supporting struggling team members. She emphasizes the importance of realistic and constructive communication while avoiding toxic positivity. Melissa discusses strategies for setting boundaries and effectively addressing mental health challenges without compromising professionalism. Listeners learn about the shared responsibility in fostering a supportive environment and the critical role leaders play in promoting open discussions on mental health.

Melissa Doman, a US-based Organizational Psychologist and author, joins the discussion to advocate for mental health conversations at work. She addresses common objections, like fear of saying the wrong thing, and outlines effective strategies for fostering supportive environments. Topics like combating wellbeing shaming, navigating toxic positivity, and promoting emotional maturity in the workplace are explored. Doman emphasizes the need for humanized leadership, encouraging open dialogues to enhance organizational health and employee wellbeing.