One in five adults experiences a mental health condition each year. This means mental illness stigma affects a significant number of Americans, including people in offices and worksites across the nation. This presentation provides an overview of the significance of workplace mental health and the actionable steps businesses of all sizes can take in leading with a culture of openness, acceptance and understanding about employees’ well-being.

Meet the Speaker

Max A. Willey (pronounced Will Eee) currently serves as the Board Vice President and Advocacy Chair of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Coastal Virginia.  In addition to his leadership roles, he teaches and facilitates several NAMI Signature Educational Programs including Family-to-Family, Family Support Group, and Advocacy SMARTS Training.  
Mr. Willey is a retired Federal Civil Service employee with over 34 years of honorable service.  He was a commissioned Naval Officer and served during Operation Desert Storm.
He is a native of Norfolk, VA, is the ninth child from a family of ten children, and currently resides in Virginia Beach with his wife of 34 years.  Mr. Willey is very active in his community and church, and enjoys fishing, stained glass making and gardening.

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