Handling stress in the workplace

In this episode of “Getting Started,” Jennifer Pferrer, Executive Director of the Wellness Council of Indiana, discusses the importance of mental health in the workplace and how employers can support their employees.

The Wellness Council of Indiana is a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and works with employers to improve the health and well-being of their workforce.

Fair emphasizes the need for reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and encourages employers to build a culture that acknowledges the importance of mental health.

She also suggests that employers get to know their employees and offer resources like mental health first aid training programs to help support them.

This content is made possible by the Indiana Economic Development Center.