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tools & tips for HOW TO have effective conversations ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK

Managing Mental Health and Learned Helplessness During Socio-Political Unrest

2025 feels less like a fresh start and more like the beginning of yet another never-ending chapter of socio-political unrest. In this article, we discuss how you can realistically build emotional resilience, cultivate discomfort tolerance (one of my favorite things to talk about these days), and manage your mental health amidst the continued unpredictability of the world.

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Managing the Mental Health Impact of Sociopolitical Uncertainty and Targeted Hate

Whether it’s interpersonal division, crappy economics, climate change, socioeconomic division, or harmful global social change. You name it--we seem to be dealing with it. In this article, Melissa shares practical strategies for employees and leaders to manage the mental health impacts associated with these challenging times.

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How Focusing on our Differences Prevents Supportive Mental Health Conversations.

In today’s world, people are divided on many issues. These differences of opinion cause a host of physical, emotional, and mental reactions, which spills over into the workplace. By focusing on how we’re different from one another, we’re missing the opportunity to connect on an important issue — mental health. But there are ways to have constructive conversations and bridge these divisions.

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Covid Started 2 Years Ago: Yes, It's Ok to Still Not Feel Ok at Work.

We’re approaching the 2-year mark since the start of COVID and our new reality. It’s been a tough adjustment for everyone and it’s ok to admit: you still might not feel ok at work. The best support you can offer your colleagues? Have constructive conversations with them about mental health.

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