Understanding Mental Health through the Lens of Individual Experience

Mission Statement:Disability:IN Minnesota is an employer-led endeavor that promotes best practices that enhance employment and career opportunities for skilled individuals who have a disability.History of Disability:IN Minnesota:Disability:IN Minnesota is a state chapter of the United States Disability:IN. Disability:IN Minnesota offers participating employers resources for recruiting candidates with disabilities, information on disability issues/topics, recognition for best disability employment practices, and exposure to an untapped market for goods and services.Disability:IN began with a small group of employers who were concerned that more than 70% of working-age people with disabilities were unemployed. This model purports a primary business principle-success breeds success. When an employer talks about the benefits of hiring candidates with disabilities, other employers are eager to do the same.Disability:IN Minnesota began in August, 2000, when Northwest Airlines hosted an executive breakfast to launch Disability:IN Minnesota. Northwest Airlines serves as the lead employer of Disability:IN Minnesota. The founding members of Disability:IN Minnesota steering committee include: 3M, American Express Financial Advisors, Deluxe, Medtronic, West Group, The Disability Institute, Millennium Technical Institute, and the Minnesota Dept. of Economic Security.In 2003, Disability:IN Minnesota established itself as a non-profit, 501c3 organization.Disability:IN employers are recognized both locally and nationally for upholding policies and practices that remove barriers for individuals with disabilities related to various aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job accommodations, benefits, training and advancement.

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Join us virtually on Friday, May 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST for Disability:IN Minnesota's May Member Meeting.

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Disability:IN Minnesota will partner with U.S. Bank for its May Member Meeting, to highlight something critically important that is often unintentionally overlooked. We all have mental health, but how we look at it, relate to it, and talk about it is individually unique. Join us on Friday, May 10 at 12:00 PM CST for a virtual fireside interview with Melissa Doman, MA - an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, &amp; Author of <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/Talk-About-Mental-Health-Work/dp/1837963967/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2POVO8VEXWJEU&amp;keywords=melissa*doman&amp;qid=1706042942&amp;sprefix=melissa*doman*2Caps*2C126&amp;sr=8-1&amp;utm_source=Melissa*Doman*LLC&amp;utm_campaign=849206cdbe-January*2024*newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_8f53257494-849206cdbe-__;KyslJSsrKys!!GRBPSLYk!6_aHrcckIOfk9_myfw6RqQMkU7yokZKYARBrcVXgK_HiBXV4Yrv8T4x_CaEbUQ4K6doCPYyvvg8O6Zfx8SPwlSLojM4$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/Talk-About-Mental-Health-Work/dp/1837963967/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2POVO8VEXWJEU&amp;keywords=melissa*doman&amp;qid=1706042942&amp;sprefix=melissa*doman*2Caps*2C126&amp;sr=8-1&amp;utm_source=Melissa*Doman*LLC&amp;utm_campaign=849206cdbe-January*2024*newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_8f53257494-849206cdbe-__;KyslJSsrKys!!GRBPSLYk!6_aHrcckIOfk9_myfw6RqQMkU7yokZKYARBrcVXgK_HiBXV4Yrv8T4x_CaEbUQ4K6doCPYyvvg8O6Zfx8SPwlSLojM4$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well)</a>. Melissa will have a candid conversation with some of our U.S. Bank colleagues about why we need to look at mental health at work through the lens of individual experience, what that looks like, and how to bridge the gap of understanding. There will be an open Q&amp;A session following the interview where participants can ask Melissa questions in real time. Please don't hesitate to ask questions, as this session is for all of us, and you never know how useful your question (or the resulting answer) may be for your colleagues. About the Presenter: Melissa Doman, MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, &amp; Author of <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/Talk-About-Mental-Health-Work/dp/1837963967/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2POVO8VEXWJEU&amp;keywords=melissa*doman&amp;qid=1706042942&amp;sprefix=melissa*doman*2Caps*2C126&amp;sr=8-1&amp;utm_source=Melissa*Doman*LLC&amp;utm_campaign=849206cdbe-January*2024*newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_8f53257494-849206cdbe-__;KyslJSsrKys!!GRBPSLYk!6_aHrcckIOfk9_myfw6RqQMkU7yokZKYARBrcVXgK_HiBXV4Yrv8T4x_CaEbUQ4K6doCPYyvvg8O6Zfx8SPwlSLojM4$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/Talk-About-Mental-Health-Work/dp/1837963967/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2POVO8VEXWJEU&amp;keywords=melissa*doman&amp;qid=1706042942&amp;sprefix=melissa*doman*2Caps*2C126&amp;sr=8-1&amp;utm_source=Melissa*Doman*LLC&amp;utm_campaign=849206cdbe-January*2024*newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_8f53257494-849206cdbe-__;KyslJSsrKys!!GRBPSLYk!6_aHrcckIOfk9_myfw6RqQMkU7yokZKYARBrcVXgK_HiBXV4Yrv8T4x_CaEbUQ4K6doCPYyvvg8O6Zfx8SPwlSLojM4$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well)</a>. Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, the Orlando City Soccer Club, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder, &amp; Janssen. She’s spoken at SXSW and has been featured as a subject matter expert in CNN, Vogue, NPR, the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health. Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia and traveled to 45+ countries, Melissa calls upon her global experiences to inform how she works with companies around the world. She has one core goal: to equip companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health, team dynamics, and communication in the workplace. Her work and book aim to accomplish just that. To learn more about Melissa, her work, or the book - please visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.melissadoman.com__;!!GRBPSLYk!6_aHrcckIOfk9_myfw6RqQMkU7yokZKYARBrcVXgK_HiBXV4Yrv8T4x_CaEbUQ4K6doCPYyvvg8O6Zfx8SPwUV545PE$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.melissadoman.com__;!!GRBPSLYk!6_aHrcckIOfk9_myfw6RqQMkU7yokZKYARBrcVXgK_HiBXV4Yrv8T4x_CaEbUQ4K6doCPYyvvg8O6Zfx8SPwUV545PE$" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.melissadoman.com</a> This event will take place virtually on Zoom. Registration is required to attend. Accessibility: Live captioning will be provided for this event. If you need accommodations to participate, please register at least 5 days prior to the event. Contact <a href="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" title="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@DI-MN.org</a> with questions. Registration Fees:<ul><li>Free for<a href="https://di-mn.org/members/" title="https://di-mn.org/members/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Disability:IN Minnesota Members</a></li><li>$20 for non-members</li><li>Prospective Disability:IN Minnesota are welcome to attend their first meeting free. For additional details and discount code, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" title="mailto:info@DI-MN.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@DI-MN.org</a>.</li></ul>For more information about Disability:IN Minnesota membership, visit our <a href="https://di-mn.org/membership-benefits/" title="https://di-mn.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.

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