From the course: Integrating Mental Health into DEI

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Encouraging authenticity

Encouraging authenticity

- Have you seen the headlines that many employees question the authenticity of their organization's DEI initiatives? Some of this mistrust of DEI initiatives is because in most organizations, DEI has only recently become a priority. So many employees assume that DEI initiatives, including those focused on mental health, are inauthentic and will be short-lived. To rise above that, organizations must demonstrate a genuine authenticity when integrating mental health into their DEI strategy and expect that exact authenticity from everyone involved. Without authenticity and a commitment to creating a workplace culture that truly values and supports employees with mental health conditions, DEI at your organization may be perceived as a dead end initiative. No organization wants that. So here are some strategies to help you stay authentic when integrating mental health into DEI. First, include people with mental health conditions…

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