#121 Nurturing Organizational Wellbeing: Insights from Tara Davis of the American Psychological Association

In this insightful podcast episode titled "Nurturing Organizational Wellbeing: Insights from Tara Davis of the American Psychological Association," Tara Davis, Senior Director of Internal Communications & Staff Wellbeing at the American Psychological Association (APA), discusses her journey and role in promoting employee mental health and organizational impact. Davis shares her experience of using a science-led, empathy-based approach to integrate internal communications with wellbeing initiatives, aiming to enhance employee psychological and physical health while fostering organizational commitment. Drawing from over a decade of expertise in industrial organizational psychology, wellness, HR, and internal communications, Davis emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace and creating cultures where both employees and organizations thrive. Through data-driven strategies, including employee experience surveys and thoughtful engagement initiatives, Davis highlights the significance of aligning organizational policies with employee needs and preferences, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and flourishing workforce.

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Mental Health Today… is hosted by Ken Stearns and aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental illness through open discussion, education, and tools. The show will feature guests who share their experiences within the mental health field, including treatment professionals, funding experts, activists, advocates, patients, and policy makers. Each episode is LIVE across Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube. Mental Health Today is sponsored by Jar Foundation LLC, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing mental illness and improving access to mental health resources. The show will help to build the foundation's strategy, structure, and direction while raising awareness and promoting education about mental health.