Risk Institute Event: Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar

An essential piece to a thriving organization is a healthy workforce. With statistics showing that one in five people live with a mental illness, employee mental health is a critical topic businesses should focus on. Organizations that put programs in place to address mental health in the workplace alongside broader efforts to support employees’ mental well-being can help reduce healthcare costs, reduce turnover, and create a healthier workplace culture. In this webinar, we will provide recommendations to help you recognize those who may need mental health support, how to respond appropriately, and how to assist in getting these individuals the help they need to create a more engaged and healthier workforce for your organization.

Speaker: Emily Blomme at Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Emily (she/her) is the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation 2 Crisis Services, an organization with over 165 employees providing crisis mental health and suicide prevention services for over 50 years in eastern Iowa. She has a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Colorado State University. Her career spans over 23 years and much of her work has been in mental health, crisis response, and victim services. Emily is a graduate of Leadership for Five Seasons, a 2015 CBJ Forty under 40 honoree, a 2019 CBJ Women of Influence, and the same year, was honored as a Waypoint Women of Achievement. Emily is currently in the 2023 class for Leadership Iowa. She prides herself in authentic and empathetic leadership and is passionate about improving the quality of life of others. Emily is married, has three adult children, is vegan, loves coffee and sunshine, and is an avid runner and backpacker always looking for the next adventure!