We’re talking about mental health in the workplace in this pre-COVID unreleased episode. Eric Kussin, founder of #SameHere, takes us through his work bringing mental health education to schools, athletes, and businesses.

• How much do we really know about mental health? Eric Kussin shares his personal experience with a mental health crisis as an athlete, executive, and brother, and how stigma-filled representations out there led him to start his organization, a global movement for mental health.
• The hosts talk masculinity contest culture and how leadership and masculinity are not always mutually exclusive. Eric paints a picture of what it looks like to prioritize mental wellness to get results and stresses the importance of embracing different leadership styles.
• Eric reflects on how celebrated overworking is and how understanding that work includes rest and care creates safer workplaces.

COMPANION PIECES:

• UnMASKing the Workplace
• Ya can’t pour from an empty cup! How Men Can Take Better Care of Themselves
• Black Masculinity, Mental Health, and Education

Referenced on this episode:

• Kevin Love speaks on mental health
• Carolyn Flack sharing mental health battles before her passing
• Masculinity contest culture