More than ever, the topic of mental health is on everyone’s minds. Employers are remarkably aware of the need for health and life coaches or therapists in addition to standard medical and dental benefits. This is a welcome shift for sure, and highlights how far we’ve come as a society in de-stigmatizing mental health care.
Modern Health recently held a virtual summit entitled Elevate 2021 which emphasized this conversation and included some amazing speakers and topics. To lure and retain top talent, focusing on WHOLE health is of the utmost importance in this current market. Also, the experience of burnout is omnipresent and providing opportunities for self-care has never been more essential.
“A growing share of U.S. adults have in recent years said they’ve experienced a mental illness, according to federal surveys. After the pandemic hit in 2020, the share of U.S. residents reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression rose, and overdose deaths shot up by 31% compared with the year before.”Â
Finally, a real shift in consciousness on the planet is apparent! This gives me hope for the future and accentuates the possibility of happier people in work and in life. Hiring a coach or learning to meditate is now more accepted than ever and providing both to individuals and companies has me feeling extremely grateful.
What will you do to support your own mental health this month or this year? And, who do you know that is burnt out and close to a breakdown that could use some new tools to cultivate our fast-moving world? If anything, the last 18 months has shown us that life is uncertain and there is only right now to be living to our fullest potential.
The future requires us all to take GREAT care of our Selves!
