Generations at Work 010: Mental Health and the Generations You Work With
Jun 3, 2025
Dr. Tim Elmore, a generational leadership expert and author, dives into the shifting perceptions of mental health in today's workplaces. He highlights how older generations often struggled with stigma, while Millennials and Gen Z advocate for open conversations about mental health. Elmore shares alarming statistics on workplace mental health challenges and discusses the pressures unique to Gen X and younger employees. He emphasizes the need for empathetic leadership and the role of technology in rising anxiety, encouraging leaders to embrace vulnerability to foster trust.
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Mental Health Is A Workforce Reality
- Mental health is widespread: 76% of U.S. workers report at least one symptom.
- Workplace conditions contribute and 81% will seek employers who support mental health.
Interview Trigger Misread As Weakness
- A 22-year-old job candidate said an interview question "triggered my PTSD" and declined to work there.
- Tim Elmore used this story to show generational misunderstandings around triggers.
A Daughter's Sudden Depression And Recovery
- Tim Elmore shared his daughter's sudden depression at 18 and how treatment helped her recover.
- He uses the story to normalize seeking mental‑health treatment, including medication when needed.
