The ripple effect: How influential leaders elevate mental health and addiction recovery

Title : The ripple effect: How influential leaders elevate mental health and addiction recovery

Abstract:

The global healthcare system is under tremendous strain, particularly in the domains of addiction medicine, behavioral health, and psychiatry. Leadership plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges, yet leaders often struggle to foster environments that prioritize mental health and well-being for their teams. This session is designed to equip healthcare leaders with the tools they need to combat burnout, reduce stigma, and drive organizational transformation through compassionate, effective leadership.

The presentation focuses on empowering leaders to foster resilience within their teams, improve communication, and create supportive environments that prioritize mental health. Participants will learn actionable strategies to promote holistic wellness, drive retention, and create a culture of inclusion and understanding around behavioral health issues. Through real-world examples, evidence-based approaches, and interactive discussions, this session provides practical solutions for overcoming the critical challenges faced by healthcare organizations.

This session emphasizes the role of leadership in addressing mental health challenges at both individual and organizational levels. By empowering leaders to drive meaningful change, we can build more resilient systems that support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

1. Foster Resilience to Combat Burnout and Enhance Mental Health: Participants will learn practical leadership strategies to build team resilience, combat burnout, and create a culture of well-being within healthcare organizations.
2. Create Supportive Environments for Behavioral Health: Attendees will gain actionable insights into reducing stigma around mental health, supporting employee well-being, and fostering a supportive workplace environment.
3. Enhance Team Dynamics and Drive Retention: Leaders will develop tools to improve communication, manage conflict effectively, and promote holistic wellness strategies to reduce turnover and enhance team cohesion.

Biography:

Dr. Yanick Hicks is an Executive Director and keynote speaker specializing in leadership, teamwork, and communication. With over seven years of professional speaking experience, he delivers 80+ engagements annually, inspiring audiences at organizations like Medtronic, McDonald’s, and Wells Fargo, as well as associations such as the Virginia and Georgia Associations of Community Services Boards, Aspire Behavioral Health, and others in the mental health field.

A licensed pharmacist with a PharmD from Marshall University, Yanick combines clinical expertise with leadership experience from Walgreens. Known for his storytelling and actionable strategies, he empowers leaders to foster resilience, enhance collaboration, and prioritize mental health.