According to studies in the US and Europe in 2021, 1 out of 5 of your employees are experiencing a diagnosable mental illness, 53% are saying that their work or work environment negatively impacts their mental health.

While it is an uncomfortable topic for company leaders, we cannot ignore the fact that it is happening on a global scale. What can we do about it and where is the line to draw between an employer and employees?

In this episode, we tackle with Songya Why mental health issues happen and creep into the workplace. Impactful and durable changes happen from the top, so we will provide in this episode tools for leaders to first understand what mental health is about and how they can reflect on their own mental health. We will provide directions on how they can support the mental health of employees through the company environment they create.

Songya Kesler is an EXECUTIVE COACH who is PCC-accredited through the International Coaching Federation, Songya works with business leaders on (1) personal development, (2) leadership, and (3) business strategy. Contact her for coaching inquiries: https://www.songyakesler.com/

Reports and data sources on mental health:

https://www.mindsharepartners.org/mentalhealthatworkreport-2021

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/

who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2022-6108-45873-66068

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