Listen now to this important episode with Suzi Craig, Vice President of Workplace Mental Health at Mental Health America (MHA), as we explore what really moves the needle in employee well-being.
Episode Highlights
Mental Health America’s 2024 Mind the Workplace report gathered responses from nearly 4,000 employees across 21 industries, and the results are in: psychological safety, not just access to resources, is what makes or breaks mental health at work.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are not the catch-all solution we think they are
How trust and transparency in leadership are the most predictive drivers of workplace well-being
What forward-thinking companies are doing beyond compliance to build a thriving culture of support
Why mental health strategies must be “baked in”, not bolted on
“The EAP isn’t your security blanket. Trust is the real game changer.” – Suzi Craig
Key Takeaways
Build Trust First
Suzi shares how leaders can foster a psychologically safe culture where employees feel seen, heard, and empowered.Move Beyond EAPs
Learn how to shift from reactive solutions to proactive, integrated mental health strategies using MHA’s tools and the Bell Seal certification model.Make Mental Health a Leadership Imperative
Creating space for authentic conversation is a key leadership competency, not an add-on.
About Suzi Craig
Suzi Craig brings over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, advocacy, and communications. Before joining MHA in 2023, she served as Chief Strategy Officer at Mental Health Connecticut. Suzi is a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness advocate, and board member of Copper Beech Institute. She’s on Day 132 of a personal “yoga every day for a year” challenge and still going strong.
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