Dear Leaders,

The fact is, the workforce is changing.  Mental Health is becoming part of what we, as leaders, need to deal with.  Mental Health does not mean Mental Illness.  Most companies actually work toward better employee physical health with programs about diets and exercise.  That's the approach we should take on the mental side.......really meaning...the mental mindset.  The sooner you work to proactively deal with the mental side of your team, the more ready you'll be to deal with issues before they happen and be ready with how you can deal with it.

Don't just leave this up to your HR department.  You're the one that works side by side with your team everyday.  What a great opportunity to continue building your brand and building trust with your team.  We'll also discuss what being ready to handle mental health challenges doesn't mean.  It doesn't mean team members can do what ever they want and it doesn't mean you change or Vision, Mission or Strategy.  As the Leader, it's your job to protect the team culture......not just the good parts or the easy parts....but all of the team culture.

Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charest-a08369a4/

Additional Resources: https://www.stress.org/42-worrying-workplace-stress-statisticshttps://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/psychological-health-and-safety-statisticshttps://www.concentra.com/resource-center/articles/in-2021-workplace-attention-likely-will-turn-to-behavioral-health/