From Stigma to Support: Mental Health in the Workplace, w/ Tony Campbell

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Anthony Campbell. Tony is a certified workplace violence and threat specialist and the founder of Workplace Violence Prevention Consultants, which trains people and organizations in mental health first-aid and helps them implement workplace violence prevention programs and investigations.&nbsp;Today’s topics include:&nbsp;* Mental health first aid in blue-collar industries, such as the construction, oil, and gas industries* Tony’s background in the military and transportation industries, where mental health was previously stigmatized, but is now seen as important for self-care and looking out for others.* Making training enjoyable and involving every participant, even those who are reluctant.* In Mental Health First Aid, participants learn to identify when someone is experiencing a mental health challenge, such as a difficult time in their personal life, and how to support them through connection and further resources.* How Tony’s classes have impacted people's lives in the workplace.&nbsp;* Empowering supervisors to support colleagues and veterans with mental health challenges.* Recognizing signs of distress in other people, such as withdrawal or changes in behavior.&nbsp;* How to approach someone in crisis, including offering a listening ear and connecting them with emergency responders, if necessary.* De-escalating conflicts.&nbsp;* Mental health first aid and suicide prevention.* How some Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) may not be effective in addressing workplace mental health issues due to stigma and lack of confidentiality.Thanks so much to Tony Campbell for being a guest!&nbsp;Connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-tony-campbell-2870a915a/&nbsp;Learn more about Tony’s company, Workplace Violence Prevention Consultant: https://www.wpviolencepreventionllc.com/&nbsp;Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast&nbsp;Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): https://www.youtube.com/@apoloniarockwell7484&nbsp;True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com&nbsp;True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com&nbsp;Connect with True Safety Services:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services&nbsp;* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices&nbsp;* Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...