Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work

The Practical Guide for Talking About Mental Health at Work—For Every Employee, Manager, and Leader.

Originally written in 2021 and re-released for 2026, Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why and How To Do It Really Well) has been featured in CNN, Vogue, NPR, the BBC, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. as an essential, research-backed guide for anyone who wants to learn the language and skills to talk about mental health at work, clearly and confidently. Written by Melissa Doman, M.A. — Organisational Psychologist, former mental health therapist, two-time author, and a globally recognised thought leader on Mental Health at Work — this book brings rare clinical authority and practical organisational insight to one of today’s most urgent challenges: workplace mental health.

Unlike typical workplace wellness manifestos, Doman draws on years of clinical practice, organisational work, field research, and candid interviews with real employees and leaders to provide a structured roadmap that equips readers with education to understand mental health and the skills they need to talk about it at work.

In this workplace mental health book, you will get:

• A clear framework for understanding how beliefs, language, and workplace culture shape mental health conversations
• An honest examination of the barriers to conversations: stigma, fear, and organisational norms that keep people from speaking up
• Step-by-step conversation guides for employees, colleagues, managers, and leaders at every level to develop mental health communication skills
• Practical tools for navigating disclosure, supporting struggling teammates, and leading with clarity and care
• Guidance on how to handle tough moments: high-stress periods, crisis events, and the mental health impact of racial inequality

Who this book is for:

Whether you’re navigating employee mental health as an HR professional, an employee looking to improve your mental health skills, a people manager seeking a mental health guide for your team, or a senior leader who wants to change your company culture around mental health, this book gives you the language, framework, and confidence to talk about mental health at work — and do it really well.