Introduction: Our Mental Health at Work
We can no longer pretend everything is fine.
Having Conversations About Mental Health
1. Talking About Your Mental Health at Work
Tips on asking for what you need.
2. Discussing Your Mental Health with Your Boss
Opening up can make us happier and more productive.
3. Structuring the Workday to Support Your Mental Health
Build routines and unfocused time into your schedule.
Understand it, then respond with self-compassion.
5. Working When You’re Depressed
Being productive can interrupt a negative spiral.
6. Dealing with a Panic Attack
Strategies to manage a scary situation.
Bringing Our Full Selves to Work
7. Being an “Only” at the Office
Find strength in your uniqueness.
8. Supporting Women’s Mental Health
What women themselves can do, and what leaders should.
9. Prioritizing the Mental Health of People of Color
Advice for individuals and decision-makers.
Supporting Mental Health as a Manager
10.Reduce the Stigma of Mental Health at Work
Five ways to drive an empathetic culture.
11.When Your Employee Discloses a Mental Health Condition
What to say—and what not to.
12.Asking About Your Team’s Mental Health Without Overstepping
Talk about health holistically.
13.Managing an Employee with Depression
Adjusting their hours, work scope, and deadlines can help.
14.Being Anxious When You’re the Boss
You can lead others even when you’re not OK.
Helping Colleagues Who Are Struggling
15.When You’re Worried About a Colleague
Figuring out what to say—and whether to say it.
16.Noticing and Responding to Microaggressions
Become more aware of the stressors colleagues face.
Give people the support you would want.
Taking Action from the C-Suite
18.Living with Depression in the C-Suite
One executive’s story of struggle and success.
19.Offering the Mental Health Benefits BIPOC Employees Need
And ensuring they can easily access them.
20.Forming an Employee Resource Group for Mental Health
Build a community at work.
21.Rewriting the Company’s Mental Health Policy
Don’t just tick boxes—truly help people.
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