Research shows that about 75% of employees have struggled with an issue that affects their mental health - but 8 out of 10 workers with a mental health condition say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking mental health care. Discuss the impact of unconscious bias and how stigma influences hiring, organizational supports, and workplace culture. Learn tips for correcting negative perceptions and reducing stigma in this one-hour seminar sponsored by Polk County, Iowa.

Meet the Instructor: Alex Rohn, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. Alex has worked in a variety of clinical and academic settings providing individual and group therapy as well as education and outreach surrounding trauma, mental health, and stress management. Prior to her role at Mindspring, Alex provided mental health education to parents & educators in her role at a Central Iowa school mental health non-profit. In her free time, she enjoys chasing her twin girls, spending time with friends and family, and volunteering with other mental health and suicide prevention organizations.