Build a Culture of Mental Well-Being
Supporting employees’ mental health doesn’t just benefit them; it strengthens your entire organization. When workers have the resources they need to understand and manage their mental health, take more pride in their team, they’re less likely to miss work, and are more likely to stay with the company.
However, 8 in 10 workers say that shame and stigma prevent them from seeking treatment. As a leader, you can help reduce this stigma by speaking openly about mental health and modeling self-care.
Sharing Personal Stories
Opening up about mental health challenges can feel intimidating, risky, or even scary, but you can model vulnerability by sharing your own story and demonstrating that difficult conversations can be safe and validating.
Over 75% of employees appreciate when their leaders discuss emotional and mental health. And a majority of CEOs say that talking about their own mental health challenges makes them feel like better leaders.
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Mental Health Storytelling Guide
If you are comfortable sharing your personal experiences with your team, you can use this guide to help you tell your own mental health story effectively and powerfully.
Addressing Underlying Stressors
Stress at work — due to workload, burnout, unclear expectations, financial struggles, a lack of validation, or other factors — has a big impact on our mental health. As leaders, you can improve your employees’ mental well-being by addressing the causes of workplace stress.
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Thought-Starter Questions
A healthy workplace culture can have a positive impact on workers’ lives and well-being.
Use these thought-starters to reflect on your workplace policies and culture, and identify areas for improvement.
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Self-Care and Connection Social Media Posts
Use these plug-and-play social posts to encourage team members to care for their mental health. Point employees to simple actions that can have a big impact on themselves and their teams. Find more resources at Love, Your Mind.
The Love, Your Mind campaign, from Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council, offers inspiration, community and educational resources to encourage people across the U.S. to be more open and proactive when it comes to their mental health. The Love, Your Mind Employer Guide and Toolkit was developed in partnership with the Health Action Alliance, the country’s largest employer network operating at the intersection of business and public health.
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