2026 DMEC Annual Conference Recording: From Policy to Practice: How Employers Are Turning Workplace Mental Health Strategies into Real Solutions

Facilitated by Susanne Bruyere, Principal Investigator, Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability and Academic Director of the Yang Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, the discussion will bring together employer representatives and an industry expert to examine how these findings are translating into real workplace solutions. Panelists will share case examples of how their organizations are addressing mental-health-related absences, supporting employees through accommodations and leave programs, and integrating mental health into broader workforce strategies.

Through a combination of research insights, employer perspectives, and interactive discussion, participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen workplace mental health policies and programs. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for improving outcomes for employees experiencing mental health conditions while supporting effective disability and absence management practices.