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Understanding and Managing Employees with Behavioral Health Issues – November 5, 2026
Do you work with someone who has a behavioral health condition? If one of your agency’s employees had a mental health crisis in the workplace, would you know what to do?
One in six workers may be experiencing mental health problems at any given time, according to recent studies. This session provides an understanding of mental and behavioral health conditions and the impact they have on the individual, as well as strategies to effectively provide supervision and management to ensure a productive workplace. Learn to walk that tenuous line between providing accommodations and support for a mental health condition and holding employees accountable for performance and conduct.
Learning objectives
- Improve performance and success for employees with mental health conditions.
- Effectively accommodate employees with behavioral health conditions.
- Set appropriate boundaries and expectations in the workplace.
Training time
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Pricing
Early Bird (register by October 4, 2026): $325
Standard (register October 5 through November 5, 2026): $350
Event FAQs
Can I attend this class using a government computer?
This event will be held on Zoom. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If, for some reason, your firewall will not allow access, you are welcome to use your personal email address to register and to attend the sessions from your personal device. Dial-in telephone access is also available.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you seek CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion containing the number of training hours attended.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared or viewed by a group. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register as a teleworker?
This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.
What are the Substitute, Cancellation, and No-show Policies for registered participants?
Substitutions may be made at no cost with advance notice to FELTG. We kindly request a 24-hour advance notice. No substitutions will be permitted within one hour of the training start time. No cancellations are accepted within 30 days of the training start date. No cancellations are accepted on prepaid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.
- Type: Pre-Scheduled
- Date: November 5, 2026
- Start Time: 1:00 PM
- End Date: 2026-11-05
- End Time: 2:30 PM
- Categories: EEO Training, Employee Relations, Supervisor Training, Private Sector Training
- Instructor: Shana Palmieri
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FELTG uses Zoom to broadcast our Virtual Training Institute events. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you’re welcome to use your personal email address to register, and to attend the sessions from your personal device.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for each event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
Each event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or in an agency facility.
How do I receive a group rate discount?
Group rates are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals. Group discounts end the same day as early bird registration. Please see the event description for exact details.
