2024 DMEC Virtual Mental Health Conference: Strategies and Best Practices to Enhance Mental Health Program Communication

An organization’s mental health program thrives when employees recognize its value and actively engage with the provided resources. The cornerstone of such a program is a robust communication strategy. Ensuring that employees are fully aware of the significance of the benefits and the means to access them is essential. Clear and effective communication remains the linchpin of your program’s success, whether you’re launching a new initiative, integrating innovative technology, or enhancing existing elements. 

This session will cover various aspects of communicating plan value and offerings — from the initial launch of the program (introducing a new mental health initiative, implementing new technology or vendor partnerships, or modifying program components) to maintaining routine communication and addressing communication needs when employees require mental health services. Topics will include the development of a well-rounded communication strategy and plan, key components of effective communication, best practices, and thoughtful considerations regarding the timing and delivery methods.

  
Speaker 
Megan Delp, LMFT, Director, Workplace Mental Health, Office of Innovation, National Alliance on Mental Illness