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Why Mental Health Awareness Month Is A Priority For Inclusive Leaders

In her Forbes article dated May 30, 2025, Simone Morris emphasizes the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month for inclusive leaders, highlighting how prioritizing mental health in the workplace fosters a culture of empathy, support, and productivity. She discusses the need for leaders to actively engage in destigmatizing mental health issues, offering resources like Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and creating an environment where employees feel safe to discuss their mental well-being. Morris also points out the business benefits of such initiatives, including reduced absenteeism, higher employee retention, and improved overall performance. She concludes by urging leaders to integrate mental health awareness into their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to build a more resilient and thriving workforce.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonemorris/2025/05/30/why-mental-health-awareness-month-is-a-priority-for-inclusive-leaders/ ]