Year: 2022

This weekend, The National Suicide Prevention hotline launched a 3-digit number – 988. “One of the goals of 988 is to ensure that people get the help they need when they need it, where they need it. And so, when a person calls 988, they can expect to have a conversation with a trained, compassionate […]

Your boss just told you your dreadlocks were unprofessional- Your company’s response -there’s an app for that. You were told you are “too much” sometimes in the workplace – Your company’s response -go for a walk. You just got passed up for a promotion in favor of someone with fewer qualifications – Your company’s response -take a deep […]

By: Natasha Bowman, JD DON’T TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK! Here’s the scenario. An employee approaches their manager to discuss their mental health struggles. The manager sees where the conversation is going and quickly dismisses the employee by advising them to call Human Resources or E.A.P., also known as Employee Assistance Programs. It took […]

By: Natasha Bowman, JD This edition of my newsletter will probably be one of the most controversial topics I’ve ever written on this platform. However, it needs to be said as a mental health advocate, and I’ll be the first one to raise my hand to say it. ” Stop weaponizing mental health and weaponize […]

The 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices in Mental Health highlights 10 thought leaders covering how to prioritize your mental health and wellbeing. Mental health has become part of the decision-making process for professionals weighing their next career move, with over a quarter of Gen Zers wanting their employers to offer free mental health benefits. In light of a […]

Returning to onsite work may stir up feelings of stress and anxiety. Having coping strategies in place can help ease the transition. Experts share ways to manage. While remote work during the pandemic has its own challenges, now that many people are back in the office in some capacity, they are finding it more stressful […]

When it comes to employee wellness, what began as a perk for companies with money to burn is now commonplace in America. Organizations now so readily dole out benefits such as gym memberships, weight loss programs, and nutrition education that employees have come to expect these things from day one. I wish I could say this turn […]

Setting the Scenario You go to the office and get ready to tackle your projects for the day. The minute you walk through that door and into the work zone, everything changes—all before you’ve even begun to work. One of your trustworthy and most reliable employees tells you they are quitting. Why? That’s the first […]

 The first time someone told me they didn’t “feel safe” at work, I immediately thought they were in physical danger. It was only after they explained their perspective of what they were experiencing that I understood the concept of psychological safety. Feeling psychologically safe at work means different things to different people. Still, it means […]