
How to Respond to Mental Health Challenges at Work
1 in 5 people experiences a mental health challenge each year. If you're leading a team, it's not a matter of if someone will struggle, but when.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize early signs of struggle in three key areas: social, emotional, and performance
Understand your role in supporting someone in distress
Respond with empathy, clarity, and leadership
Direct team members to helpful, accessible workplace supports
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This guide draws from the MindWell for Leaders Training, which includes personalized AI-powered coaching and practical tools to help leaders support teams with clarity and confidence.
When someone is struggling, it often shows up before they ever say a word.
In this video, workplace mental health expert Jordan Friesen explains common signs of mental health struggle and how to recognize each one.