How can employers better support employees with complex mental health needs? In this episode, Holly (they/them) talks about their challenges at work, and disclosure, flexibility, and support options in the workplace. Jess Radican (she/her) from SANE talks about the strengths that people with lived experience bring to the workplace.

On the Same Wavelength is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, and SANE, Australia’s leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health needs, with the support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. It is hosted by Elise Carrotte, and edited by Chris Hatzis.

Information and resources:

• National Stigma Report Card
• Overview of mental health-related rights and responsibilities in the workplace (Comcare)
• SANE’s Peer Guide program and Peer Support initiatives
• SANE’s information and resources
• Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

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