May Mental Health Webinar
The Message Must Go On
Showing Up at Work Through Life’s Hard Moments
A session designed to help communication professionals navigate the intersection of personal challenges and professional expectations.
May 20, 2026
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. EDT
Virtual | Free (Registration Required)
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month and its theme, “More Good Days, Together,” PRSA East Central District is launching its 2026 Mental Health Webinar Series with a session focused on a reality many professionals face but rarely discuss.
In public relations and communications, the expectation to perform, respond, and deliver doesn’t pause when life becomes difficult. This session addresses how to navigate those moments with clarity, professionalism, and self-awareness.
“The Message Must Go On: Showing Up at Work Through Life’s Hard Moments” offers practical, actionable strategies to help you manage responsibilities while supporting your well-being during times of stress, grief, or personal challenge.
What You’ll Learn:
- How trauma, grief, and stress affect focus, communication, and performance
- How to recognize personal signs of emotional overload
- Practical strategies to stay effective throughout challenging times
- Techniques for creating boundaries and communicating needs professionally
- Healthy coping methods that support both well-being and job performance
About the Speaker
Dr. Janelle McNeal is a licensed psychologist and owner of True North Counseling & Development in Lexington, Kentucky. With more than 20 years of experience, she works with adults navigating stress, grief, trauma, and the demands of professional life. Known for her caring and practical approach, Dr. McNeal translates evidence-based techniques into concrete strategies that help individuals build resilience, regain balance, and continue performing—even during life’s most difficult seasons.
About the Series
PRSA ECD’s Mental Health Webinar Series is designed to elevate mental health as a professional priority, reduce stigma, and equip communicators with tools they can apply in their work and organizations.
Spots are limited — register today.
