The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Jay Bhattacharya, the Eighteenth Director of the NIH, tackles grant termination controversies and the Bethesda Declaration aimed at enhancing minority health research. Emily Murphy delves into the challenges of centralizing federal procurement and its implications for small businesses. Jean Hébert discusses innovative strategies for brain repair, focusing on the promising FRONT program that targets chronic brain damage. Anastasia Obis reports on the mental health crisis impacting federal employees, highlighting the urgent need for support in the wake of workforce changes.
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Federal Workforce Mental Health Crisis
- Aggressive federal workforce reductions have caused chronic stress, depression, and anxiety among employees.
- High levels of fear and unstable workplace culture drastically affect employee morale and productivity.
Federal Workers Feel Stigmatized
- Federal employees feel stigmatized and reluctant to disclose their government work due to public criticism.
- Many experience a loss of sense of mission and pride in their federal service roles.
Workforce Changes Hurt Performance
- Mental health problems from workforce changes impact personal health, job performance, and relationships.
- Many employees lose motivation to exceed expectations fearing job insecurity and negative stereotypes.
