Improving Mental Health through Workplace Cultural and Environmental Factors

In this episode of the Pulse, we will explore the powerful connection between an organization’s culture and environment and employee mental health. Beyond traditional EAP services, we’ll discuss how improving workplace culture, physical spaces, and social connections can boost resilience, reduce anxiety and depression, and create a stronger sense of belonging. 

Mental health service usage increased 17% in 2024 and 62% since 2020. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new ways to support your team and improve employee mental health.

Our Guests:

Andrea Davis, Director of Wellbeing at The Alera Group

Sara Johnson, PhD. Co-President & CEO at Prochange Behavior Solutions and Senior Research Fellow at HERO (Health Enhancement Research Organization)

Joan M. Troester, MBA, CEBS, SPHR, Senior Assistant Vice President, Deputy CHRO at The University of Iowa

Guests will: 

• Explore the influence of resiliency and a sense of belonging on mental health 
• Uncover strategies employers can put in place to improve a sense of belonging  
• Examine the factors that impact resiliency, much like we would focus on improving diet for better cardiovascular health

Additional resources discussed in this episode

• https://wellbeing.uiowa.edu/
• https://wellbeing.uiowa.edu/iowas-commitment-well-being
• https://hr.uiowa.edu/employee-well-being/ui-employee-assistance-program/support-supervisors
• https://wellbeing.uiowa.edu/r-u-ok
• https://cloud.aleragroup.com/mha2025-resource-page/