Mental Health Literacy Can Change Lives - and Careers
The Anxious Achiever
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Understanding Mental Health Literacy in Workplace and Society
The chapter explores how our brains react to threats, both physical and social, affecting decision-making in workplaces. It emphasizes the impact of fear responses triggered by competitive environments and the importance of prioritizing long-term gains over short-term benefits for mental and societal health. Additionally, it discusses the need for mental health literacy in the workplace to address issues like lost productivity due to depression and anxiety, while also highlighting the societal youth mental health crisis.
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