A recent Harvard Business Review article provides insight into how we can talk about mental health without overstepping the comfort zones of others, noting, “Talking about mental health can feel tricky at best and terrifying at worst, however. And it becomes a vicious cycle — the less people talk about it at work (even when they know they and others are struggling), the more the stigma grows. To break this cycle, you have to address the issue proactively, strategically, and thoughtfully. After all, the way we talk to others who are dealing with anxiety (and to ourselves) has a major impact on how we feel.” Check out the article for helpful ways to connect with others in safe and meaningful ways.
Talking About Mental Health with Your Employees – Without Overstepping
It’s been called a ” second pandemic” – the mental health implications of the global health crisis, political unrest, economic uncertainty, rising unemployment, social isolation, remote work, home schooling, and so much more.
