Corporate Mental Health Keynotes

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Reduce anxiety by understanding the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts.

Mind the Workplace: The Employer's Responsibility to Employee Mental Health

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24%

Only 24% of employees believe their companies care about their wellness

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40%

40% of those who quit their job in 2021 cited mental health as a top reason for leaving

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$1 ➡️ $4

For every $1 invested in mental health, companies receive $4 in return

Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Solutions

In the past several years, there has been an exponential spike in anxiety and depression related disorders resulting in negative effects for both the individual and employer.  This coupled with the facts getting mental health treatment is expensive, carries a stigma and a shortage of mental health professionals has caused a national crisis.

Come learn empirically validated strategies to not only immediately improve your mental health, but to also prevent mental health problems in the future.  These strategies are exactly what Dr. Marsh teaches her private clients, but taught in a quick & easy way to understand and implement.  This  transformative and positive presentation provides actionable tools to cause change.

How the exponential spike in mental health problems has effected us all in our personal and professional lives
Learn the surprising common and not so common symptoms of mental health problems and specifically what do about them
Learn how to tolerate, cope and change your negative emotions transforming them into areas of strength and resilience
Learn strategies to decrease burnout and increase work performance
Know how and when to seek professional treatment
Time for Q&A
Format:
60-90 minute keynotes and workshops
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

Suicide Prevention & Awareness

The latest research reveals suicide rates are on the rise across the globe. Over 47,000 Americans die each year from suicide with 1.7 million people attempting suicide. Most people have known a suicidal person or someone who has died from suicide, but DON'T know how to identify who is at risk, how to help, and what resources are available.  Most of these tragedies can be prevented through education, support and resources.  

Join Dr. Marsh for this interactive, informative and empowering session to learn about the latest research about suicide, how to prevent suicide and how to cope with the aftermath of a suicide.

Worldwide and US facts about suicide
Where suicidal thoughts come from
Mental Health First Aid- Identify, Understand & Respond
Appropriate language to use on the topic of suicide
How to help yourself if feeing suicidal
Coping after the loss of someone to suicide
How to talk to children about suicide
Why there is a reason for hope
Format:
60-90 minute keynotes
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

Supporting Children's Mental Health

Children and adolescents are suffering from mental illness at higher rates than ever before in history.  In fact, the US Surgeon General has declared the state of mental health in the US a national crisis.  This coupled with the lack of mental health professionals has left parents and guardians at a loss of how to best help the children in their life.

Join Dr. Marsh on an informational session on how to best help a child in your life with their mental health struggles.  This session will include information about the state of mental health of children, contributing factors causing mental health problems and actionable steps for caregivers to support a child’s mental health.  There will be ample time for Q&A during this session to address individual needs.

Where mental illness comes from in children
What environmental stressors are contributing negatively to children’s mental health
How to immediately improve a child’s mental health
How to cope with smartphone usage, social media, and bullying
What to say to your child about the “tough topics”
Understanding and improving family dynamics
Thoughts of the value of the parent/child relationship
Format:
60-90 minute keynotes and workshops
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

Strategies to Reduce Stress and Enjoy This Holiday Season

The holidays are a well known time of celebration and socializing with friends and family, but can also be times of stress. Come learn effective strategies to decrease stress during the holiday time and cope with a sometimes not so idyllic holiday season.

This is an entertaining and engaging session filled with laughs and insights on how to make the best of your holiday season.  Dr. Marsh discusses coping strategies with a little help from Kevin from the movie Home Alone.  She shows clips of how Kevin copes with various situations and relates them to how we can all cope better with the holidays.

Learn how to set an intention and goals for the holiday season to achieve optimal happiness
How to set boundaries and cope in difficult social situations or with difficult individuals
How to maintain calm and joy during the season resulting in a positive experience for you and those around you
How to cope with sadness from the loss of someone or a loss of a relationship during the holiday season
How to best take care of yourself during this time
The secrets to feeling fulfilled during the holidays
Format:
60-90 minute keynotes and workshops
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

Reset and Recharge for a Successful 2024

Start the year off right by setting an intention for 2024 and resetting your mind and actions to meet your goals.  Join Dr. Marsh for a presentation and discussion on 4 topics that will ensure you are happier and more productive in your personal and professional lives.  

Work Life Balance
Creating a balanced life means making time for the things you have to do, as well as the things you want to do.  Come learn how to better create harmony between your work responsibilities, your family responsibilities and time for yourself.

Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive flexibility refers to a person’s ability to disengage from one task and respond to another or to think about multiple concepts at the same time.  It is a person’s ability to adapt, pivot and innovate.  This is a skill that can be learned and will result in solving problems more creatively, and adapting and responding to new situations more effectively.

Effective Communication
Effective communication is about building relationships, minimizing errors and working productively.  It is crucial for team members to master the skill of communication.  Come learn new strategies to improve your communication with your team.

Supporting Your Co-Worker’s Well BeingPresentation and discussion of how team members can create a culture that is supportive of employees' mental health.  Come learn the current state of mental health in the workplace and how individuals can help cultivate a supportive atmosphere.

The Psychology of a Happy Life

From the beginning of time, humans have longed for a happy life.  While there are many misperceptions about happiness, where it comes from and how to live a happy life, science now informs us of the exact components of happiness both in our personal and professional lives.  

Join Gretchen for this interactive and transformative session of what it means to be happy.  Learn how you change the focus of your day, build happier habits and change the way you think to live a happier life.

The definition of happiness
Science of happiness
Research findings on happiness
Facts and findings on happiness
The global pursuit of happiness
How to train your brain for happiness
How to think more positively
Take home message on happiness
Format:
60 minute keynotes with 1/2 Q&A
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

Substance Use and Abuse

Substance abuse disorders are on the rise globally affecting all age groups from pre-teen to senior populations.   The use and dependency on mind altering substances results in problems with an individual's mental health, physical health, relationships, finances, professional work and premature death.  

Come learn about the differences between substance use, dependency and abuse and the long lasting impact it can have on one’s life.   Learn steps that can be taken to decrease or eliminate substance use in your life and the lives of those around you.

The definition of a substance use disorder
How the addiction cycle works
Signs and symptoms of a substance abuse disorder
Types substances are abused
How to talk to someone who is abusing a substance
Resources available to assist someone with a substance abuse disorder
Facts about substance use treatment
Format:
60 minute keynotes with 1/2 Q&A
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

Global Mental Health Session: Mental Health Around the World

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified that the global population is collectively suffering from mental health struggles causing significant distress, impairment in functioning and risk of self-harm.  These struggles cause difficulties in all aspects of one’s life including relationships with friends, family, community, and problems in school and work.

Many mental health conditions can be treated effectively and at a relatively low cost, but many health care systems are under-resourced and treatment gaps are seen world-wide.   This coupled with the fact that many mental health systems are poor in quality, treatment is often stigmatized, those seeking treatment are discriminated against, even face human rights violations, resulting in many with mental health disorders left untreated.
Join Gretchen to learn about the state of mental health in the world and in your community.  Learn about how mental health works, take steps to prevent mental health problems and how to effectively lean on community resources for help.

Definition of mental health
Connection between mental health and physical health
Most common mental health conditions
How to improve your mental health
Helpful global community resources
Advocating for change
Format:
60 minute keynotes with 1/2 Q&A
This program is perfect for:
Leaders & Managers
Team Members & Employees

"Gretchen's presentation is easy to follow and understand, she is highly approachable, and made an immediate impact on our team."

CEO, Bluewater Technologies

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