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.

Encouraging accountability while maintaining compassion is important for every workplace. Understanding what taking personal responsibility means and how to encourage it in employees who struggle with their mental health can go a long way toward helping them feel supported and cared about by their employer, while understanding the individual responsibility they have to speak up for, manage, and prioritize taking care of their mental health - even (and especially) at work.