Led by the Workplace Mental Health Solutions team together with a multidisciplinary committee of experts, we hosted the inaugural Workplace Mental Health Conference online in 2020.
Explore details about past conferences below.
2025 Conference
The 2025 Workplace Mental Health Conference took place online on Wednesday, August 6.
The 6th annual Workplace Mental Health Conference brought together leaders, practitioners, and experts across sectors for a half-day, virtual program focused on practical, evidence-based approaches to supporting employee mental health. The conference featured a keynote session on fostering psychological safety in times of uncertainty and a dynamic panel on innovative workplace mental health policies. Concurrent sessions addressed topics including Total Worker Health®, supporting caregiver employees, embedding micropractices and positive psychology, and the impact of technology and hustle culture on burnout. The day concluded with a fireside chat examining the evolving role of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
2024 Conference
The 2024 Workplace Mental Health Conference took place online on Wednesday, August 7.
The 5th annual University of Michigan event brought together attendees from around the country to learn more about a comprehensive approach to worker well-being. The 2024 conference focused on ways to support workers at all stages of life to improve productivity and morale while lowering costs for businesses. The presentations featured case studies, interactive presentations and tips from experts in workplace mental health and well-being.
2023 Conference
The 2023 Workplace Mental Health Conference took place online on Wednesday, August 16.
The 4th annual University of Michigan event brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve employee mental health. The 2023 conference focused on building a culture of connection within the workplace to bolster support for workers. The presentations featured case studies, practical tips and special presentations on novel programs to support mental health.
2022 Conference
The 2022 Workplace Mental Health Conference took place online on Wednesday, August 17.
The 3rd annual University of Michigan event brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve employee mental health. The 2022 conference covered the retention of young employees, case studies, special presentations on novel programs to support mental health, and an interactive session on resilience at work.
2021 Conference
The 2021 Workplace Mental Health Conference took place online on Wednesday, August 18.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what people are looking for at work and the physical reality of the workplace. Organizations have had to adapt to this changing landscape and put employee well-being at the top of their list of priorities. This University of Michigan brought together over 300 key stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve employee mental health. Topics included transforming company culture, innovations in workplace mental health, case studies, and special presentations on millennials and compassion in the workplace.
2020 Conference
The inaugural Workplace Mental Health Conference took place online on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
Given the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, each of the conference’s sessions was centered on the theme “Supporting Employees in the COVID-19 Era.” The afternoon event featured keynote speaker Debra Lerner, MSc, PhD, and aimed to examine mental health challenges and solutions from both a corporate and academic perspective. A multidisciplinary group of nearly 150 employers and leaders from diverse industries, researchers, and mental health professionals signed up to learn about the impact of COVID-19 on employee mental health and real-world strategies to support their teams moving forward.