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“Not acknowledging that millions are dealing with mental health conditions is costing an enormous amount both in terms of dollars and cents and, more importantly, people's lives."
Arianna Huffington
Mental Health at Work Mini-Conference, May 2018
"I personally would like to thank Mind Share Partners for all of your support of this ERG and community from the very beginning when we were unsure, driven, and quite a bit scared on launching something that would make us so vulnerable. You provided resources and insight that gave us direction, hope, and reminded us that what we were creating would matter to our peers. To which, you were right. I'm thankful for Mind Share Partners, what you stand for and all that you're creating in this new area of diversity, inclusion, and belonging."
"After the Mind Share Partners conference, we created our own Mental Health Fund, since our health insurance excludes it, and talked about it so our team knew we had their back and they'd be covered for emergency care for suicidal thoughts, etc.
It's a start. Stigma runs deep. It's good that [Mind Share Partners] is helping workplaces talk about it!"
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Professional Communities
Connect and share with other professionals navigating mental health challenges at work.
Professional communities create connection and build concrete skills.
Mind Share Partners professional communities are made up of working professionals that provide support and best practices as they navigate their mental health at work.
While our groups aren’t counseling or a replacement for therapy, they are a research-backed resource that can improve your work life.
Our communities are:
Confidential
We keep things authentic, respectful, and confidential—and we aren't associated with any specific employer.
Inclusive
Our groups are open to anyone, whether you’re managing a diagnosed condition or just having a tough year.
Impactful
Our participants report:
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Feeling less alone and being part of a community
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Learning concrete tools and strategies to use at work
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Being motivated to be a change agent in the workplace
Community options
Cohort
Meet regularly with a small group of peers.
Next cohort: TBA
Pop-up
Join for a single session with other new peer members.
Next drop-in: TBA
Topics & Format
Each session has a topic of interest, such as the strengths-based framework of mental health or helpful accommodations and how to ask for them. During the session, groups engage in a variety of activities to give participants a unique, varied, and participatory learning experience.
Throughout the discussions, participants swap personal experiences and strategies regarding mental health at work. Participants are always free to take the discussion wherever is most helpful for folks in each session.
Questions? Send us an email at bwong@mindsharepartners.org.
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FAQ
FAQ - Peer Group
How do I attend a professional community? Which one should I attend and what will the experience be like?
You can sign up to to attend a group here. Group discussions cover a specific work-related topic of interest, such as when to disclose at work or helpful accommodations and how to ask for them. Group members are also encouraged to take the discussion wherever is most helpful for them that day. Our communities aren’t counseling or a replacement for therapy, but a research-backed resource that can improve your work life.
What community options are there for professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Cohorts: Our cohorts are small groups of professionals that meet together regularly for three to six months.
Drop-Ins: Our drop-in sessions are offered once or twice per month. They are open to anyone, whether they have attended a group before or not.
If you’re interested in starting a professional community in your region, please contact us and we will work with you to establish one.
Are professional communities confidential?
Absolutely. We have a norm of confidentiality and ask all participants to sign a code of conduct that includes keeping all information and participants confidential as well as maintaining respectful conversations. Any personal information that Mind Share Partners collects is also kept secure and confidential.
Are professional communities held at companies?
In order to maintain our commitment to an environment of safety, openness, and privacy, our communities are not affiliated with any specific workplace. Our groups are citywide communities of individuals from across organizations and sectors who register on their own accord rather than in groups, teams, or colleagues within a company.
If your company would like to pursue an internal group experience, consider adopting a Mind Share Partners workshop.
Who should attend? I haven’t been diagnosed with a specific condition--is this still for me??
Yes! Professional communities are for anyone looking for support around their mental health at work. Whether you’re managing a diagnosed condition, experiencing symptoms, or just having a tough year, our groups provide a supportive community and a chance to swap experiences and strategies about navigating the workplace.
Is there a cost associated with attending a group?
Professional communities are open to everyone. To support the growth of our mission, we’re currently asking participants for a suggested donation (based on ability to pay). Learn more about our mission here.
How will participation help me?
Our participants cite feeling less alone and being part of a community, learning concrete tools and strategies to use at work, and being motivated to be a change agent in the workplace.
Peer support is an evidence-based practice. According to research by the Department of Health & Human Services, peer support services have been shown to “promote hope and belief in the possibility of recovery, empowerment and increased self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-management of difficulties and social inclusion, engagement and increased social networks” and have “led to greater levels of satisfaction with personal circumstances among those receiving services.”
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