By Sam Becker September 15, 2023 While the average American may need to earn upwards of $230,000 to feel financially secure, new data shows that those comprising the lower layers of the income strata need only a fraction of that to feel comfortable. Research from Atticus—a company that helps connect people in crisis with … Continue reading Americans who aren’t making this minimum salary could face ‘severe’ mental health issues
By Jennifer Gendron February 16, 2023 As a mother of two and manager of many, I’m hyper-aware of how my communication impacts the people around me. While I’m only human and may not always be as intentional as I aspire to be, I know that my words and, to an even greater degree, … Continue reading 3 ways leaders can use communication to improve mental wellbeing
By Shalene Gupta December 05, 2022 Employees may need mental health days, but that doesn’t mean they want their employers to know that. Mental health app Wysa surveyed 1,000 American employees about their mental health at work post-COVID-19 shutdowns. While the majority of respondents admitted to struggling with mental health symptoms, most preferred to … Continue reading Employees are lying about mental health days, but not because they don’t need them
By Shalene Gupta November 11, 2022 For many veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the challenges of military service don’t stop once they’ve returned home. They reenter civilian life with trauma that affects their mental health and their ability to hold down a job. All Points North, a mind-body health company, surveyed 1,000 veterans on … Continue reading Many veterans struggle to hold down a job due to struggles with mental health
By Shalene Gupta May 23, 2022 As the pandemic has dragged on, mental health has moved to center stage. During his New Year’s resolutions for 2022, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta warned that mental health problems have gone up in recent years. In 2020, 42% of people reported experiencing psychological distress compared to 32% … Continue reading Employees are still afraid to discuss mental health at work
By Julie Lee March 07, 2022 The mental health of American workers has spiraled as the global pandemic drags on. Research from the Conference Board released reveals that the vast majority of employees—nearly 80%—are worried about their mental health, with more than three-quarters citing stress and burnout as the biggest challenges. One thing is … Continue reading 4 ways to foster a workplace culture that champions mental health
Achim Nowak November 5, 2021 You and I have been in this moment. We prepared hard for a presentation. Tweaked and edited it many times over. We were both anxious and excited about giving this presentation. We rehearsed. And then, it went nothing as planned. That was just wonderful, people say to you right afterwards. … Continue reading 7 Mental Distortions That Do NOT Serve You
Kristen Herhold October 2, 2021 Since March 2020, many of us have been working from home. Along the way, we’ve worn many hats: parent, teacher, counselor, cheerleader — in addition to professional. Now, many of us are heading back to the office. After carrying so much responsibility, returning to the office should seem like a … Continue reading How to Improve Mental Health When Returning to the Office
