Talking About It: Why Mental Health Conversations at Work Are Saving Lives

Mental health challenges in the workplace have surged over the past decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic amplifying many existing issues. According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy an estimated $1 trillion per year in lost productivity, much of which is directly tied to workplace stressors and inadequate mental health support systems¹. In municipal environments where employees often serve high-pressure public-facing roles, ...