Healthcare Series: The Climb to Destigmatizing Mental Health | Nigel Girgrah - a podcast by Nikki Lewallen

Nigel Girgrah is the Chief Wellness Officer at Ochsner Health System where he strives to illustrate vulnerability and destigmatize mental health in the workplace.

During the pandemic, there was an increase in mental health needs. While mental health isn’t anything new, leaders are constantly having to adapt to new situations and environments.  In this episode, listen as Nigel shares how he and his team prioritize mental health awareness, destigmatization, and develop resources to help their employees perform at their best. 

Book Recommendations: 

 

• The Cider House Rules by John Irving

• 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand

 

Sponsor Resources

• Lead Authentically: Cultivate Trust Among Patients and Staff - As we begin to shift gears toward a post-pandemic world, how do we, as leaders, secure healthy solutions that strengthen healthcare workers’ resiliency? Here are five learnings from patient experience experts to support more authentic leadership in cultivating trust and improving patient experience outcomes: https://wambi.org/blog/lead-authentically-cultivate-trust-among-patients-and-staff/
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