Category: Mental health

Employees Are Shocked, Scared, and Angry: What to Say and Do in the Aftermath of Racial Violence

Racial violence can cause trauma and psychological distress. Here are steps you can take to process these violent events, and then support your teams and your entire organization.

Allyship at Work: How to Advocate for AAPI Employees

Since 2020, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees have found themselves fearing for their lives—and need a greater level of support from colleagues, employers, family, and friends.
Ariel Landrum is sharing tangible ways you can do this, based on her experience as part of the AAPI community and a licensed provider for Spring Health.

How HR Can Lead the Charge for Better Mental Health

Improving workplace wellness starts with you. By prioritizing a mentally healthy HR department first, you can create the ripple effects that lead to a healthier workplace for all. Here are a few ways to get started.

Employees Raising Neurodivergent Children Face Unique Challenges: How You Can Help

One in six children aged 3-17 years old have a diagnosis for developmental differences. Companies that are supportive of employees raising neurodivergent children can achieve better retention and contribute to healthier workplaces.

My Battle with OCD: How to Support Your Employees

Hear how one Spring Health employee is managing OCD, and what employers can do to support people struggling with this condition.

How to Be an Ally for Women Returning From Maternity Leave

Having a baby is a big life transition. One study found that 20% of birth-giving parents experience depression or anxiety after having a baby, and 38% of birth-giving parents experience postpartum depression.
Supporting new parents benefits all parties involved. Here are a few steps every company can take.

Children’s Mental Health Crisis: How Employers Can Support Families

Over half of working parents in America reported missing work or being interrupted at work to deal with their child’s mental health issues.
There aren’t many easy-to-access therapeutic resources for parents whose children are struggling. That’s why it’s so important for employers to offer support.

Workplace Anxiety: What It Is and How to Manage It

Soaring rates of workplace anxiety have become their own form of pandemic over the past few years. Here’s what People leaders can do to help employees manage it.

The Future of Work Puts Family Wellbeing at The Forefront

We’re in the middle of a global mental health crisis that is affecting the whole family. Here’s why the future of work must prioritize family wellbeing, and the steps HR leaders can start taking today to make this a reality at your organization.

Inflation Anxiety: How Employers Can Support Teams

Financial stress is often kept secret, so how can you help if you don’t know who’s struggling?

During our April webinar, we talked about how to recognize the signs of inflation anxiety, provide support, and offer the right resources to improve financial wellbeing. Here are the key takeaways.