The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Dame Carol Black’s Urgent Wake-Up Call 🚨

This episode is brought to you by Wellhub - connecting employees to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep. Check out their latest report all about the return on investment for wellbeing: https://wellhub.com/en-uk/resources/research/return-on-wellbeing-2025/In this conversation, Dame Carol Black discusses various themes surrounding employment, workplace wellbeing, and the generational shifts in attitudes towards work. She highlights the impact of financial support from parents on younger generations' expectations of work, the rising mental health challenges among youth, and the need for effective government strategies to address economic inactivity. The discussion also touches on the importance of workplace culture and the role of employers in fostering a supportive environment for employees.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dame Carol Black and Employment Themes02:30 Generational Perspectives on Work and Wealth07:46 Mental Health Challenges Among Young People12:24 Government Reviews and Economic Inactivity20:40 Strategies for Improving Workplace Wellbeing