Mental Health & Culture

Mental health is profoundly influenced by #culture (national, organisational, socio-economic and more) which shapes how we perceive, experience and address mental health issues.

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I am excited to be one of the speakers at the Vanguard Voices Speak Up Summit, tirelessly put together by the amazing Jessica Bensch. Breaking the culture of silence has to start somewhere, and I join 60+ speakers who believe the same. I'll be addressing the phenomena of #burnout, and together we will examine how culture forms a huge part in our 'ability' to burnout.

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Of course the symptoms are universal, but do we all have the 'luxury' of being able to be treated? My interactive session will be facilitated by Li Bickerich on Friday 14th June at 12:00 CET, and I'd love to have you there. The summit will be fully virtual - and you will have access to the recordings too. Check out the #registration link below.

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I am not a mental health expert - and can only speak from personal experience, and (the privilege of) having access to qualified mental health support. As a passionate advocate for truly inclusive workplaces, I recognise that psychological safety is a cornerstone of creating cultures that empower us to collaborate, innovate, and thrive. How do you think the nuances of our cultures affect the ability to 'Break the Culture of Silence'?

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