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.

Let's face it, work can be a rollercoaster of high-intensity emotions. From performance expectations to navigating clashes within your team, negative emotions are bound to surface. And in our quest to create a supportive work environment where positive emotions abound, sometimes the good intentions to foster a culture of joy don't quite land.

Are you trying to have conversations about at tough topic in your business? This article provides helpful tips on how and why to have tough conversations at work.

Our perceptions of mental health and mental illness are influenced by a number of factors. The media is one of these factors. Whether it’s TV, movies, the news, or social media, it’s part of our daily lives. It often skews our perspectives and doesn’t show the whole picture of an issue. While things are getting better, it’s still up to us to raise awareness and shift the narrative.

It’s so common for leaders and organizations to avoid talking about social issues at work. They don’t want to rock the boat, cause problems, or say the wrong thing. But this avoidance may actually be doing more harm than good. So instead of practicing conversation avoidance at your company, try to have a meaningful conversation with your colleagues and address the elephant(s) in the room. Here’s how to do that.