About this Program

This on-demand video explores the psychological and emotional impact of organizational change on employees and examines strategies for promoting mental well-being in dynamic workplace environments. You will gain an understanding of common types of organizational change and how these transitions can affect stress levels, job satisfaction, morale, and productivity. The course emphasizes the connection between change management and mental health, highlighting psychosocial factors that influence employee well-being.

Through theoretical insights and practical applications, learners will examine evidence-based approaches to mitigating negative mental health outcomes during periods of change. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with tools to foster resilience, support diverse employee needs, and create healthier, more adaptive organizational cultures during times of transition.

Agenda:

  • Introduction
    • Definition of Organizational Change
      • Overview of Impact on Mental Health
  • Negative Impacts of Organizational Change on Mental Health
    • Increased Stress and Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Reduced Job Satisfaction and Morale
    • Decreased Productivity
    • Mental Distress
    • Negative Impact on Psychosocial Work Environment
  • Strategies to Mitigate Negative Impacts and Promote Mental Well-being
    • Open and Transparent Communication
    • Employee Involvement and Participation
    • Training and Development
    • Supportive Leadership
    • Mental Health Resources
    • Promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance
    • Focus on Individual Needs
    • Monitor and Evaluate
  • Conclusion
    • Importance of a Proactive and Holistic Approach
    • Balancing Organizational Change with Employee Mental Health and Well-being

How it Works:

  • The On-Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75% or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz, and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
  • This video expires 1 year after purchase date.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this on-demand, participants should be able to:

  1. Define organizational change and identify its various types, including restructuring, downsizing, and the introduction of new technology
  2. Analyze the impact of organizational change on mental health
  3. Examine how organizational change can disrupt routines, create uncertainty, and lead to temporary chaos
  4. Understand the learning curves associated with change and how they affect job security and satisfaction
  5. Recognize that certain personality types prefer stability and how change can impact them
  6. Identify the negative effects of organizational change on mental health
  7. Articulate the benefits of adopting a proactive and holistic approach to organizational change for mental health

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Brenda Rinehart

Brenda Rinehart

PhD

Dr. Brenda Rinehart earned her doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational (workplace) psychology from Capella University. She holds an MBA from Southern Nazarene University, and undergraduate degrees in Human Resource Management, and Radiology. Dr. Rinehart is a consultant, professor, curriculum designer, national speaker, and author of many peer-reviewed journal articles. She spent sixteen years of her career in healthcare administration and sixteen years in front-line clinical care. She earned her Fellows through AHRA in 2012. She earned certifications in radiology administration, CT, mammography, radiography, LEAN, and specific psychological assessments. Dr. Rinehart lives with her husband in the mid-west and is a proud mom to nine children and many grandchildren.

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Pending Credit Information

ASRT Pending

Category A/A+ CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT. An application for 1 hours of credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT® and various licensure states has been filed.