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In 2021 and 2022, Execs in the Know’s Leading with Impact campaign is focused on mental health awareness. Our hope is to bring awareness to the broad spectrum of mental health conditions, and help end the stigma so often associated with this weighty topic.

We’re working alongside organizations with the goal of helping companies and individuals move down a stigma-free path, where those affected by mental health challenges can seek support without fear of judgement.

As we kick-off Customer Response Summit, we’ll be discussing how, with your involvement, we know we can accomplish great things, both in business and in the lives of others. In fact, fulfilling on our mission of “Leaders Learning from Leaders” is only possible because of individuals like you!

CHALLENGE YOUR THINKING ON MENTAL HEALTH

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month.

As part of Execs In The Know’s Leading with Impact initiative, we’re challenging our CX community to take a stance and become a stigma-free leader, co-worker, friend, and family member .

Learn more below, and start taking action. 

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“1 in 5 adults experiences a mental health condition each year. This means mental illness stigma affects a significant chunk of the American population, including people in offices and worksites across the nation,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). 


  • WALK FOR AWARENESS & HOPE

    Together let’s stomp out the stigma associated with mental illness. Now through October 9th, let’s spread the word and create awareness through self-care by taking a walk!

    One in ten who post will win, via a random drawing, the book, Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees, by Gill Hasson and Donna Butler. The first 200 posts are eligible for the random drawing with a maximum of 20 winners. No purchase necessary.

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What is Mental Illness

According to the American Psychiatric Association, “Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities.” 

Mental Disorders include:

AD/HD in Adults

Anxiety Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Depression

Dissociative Disorder

Eating Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Postpartum Depression

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Psychosis

Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizophrenia

Substance Use Disorders

Risk factors that can contribute to mental illness include:

Anxiety

Burnout

Chronic Illness

Insomnia

Loneliness

Substance Use

Trauma

Violence in the Workplace

Workplace Stress

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Get in the Know

Mental Health Resources

CDC Mental Health Awareness

National Alliance on Mental Illness

The Center for Workplace Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

MentalHealth.Gov

 

 

It can be overwhelming weeding through all the resources available. Here are a handful to help guide you and offer assistance.

  • Visit our Leading with Impact page to learn more about our other initiatives and how to get involved.

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