Author name: admin

A computer is seen with a christmas tree in the background, respresenting holiday stress at work.

Holiday Stress at Work: 5 Simple Strategies to Support Your Team This Season

The holidays aren’t always as joyful as they seem—this time of year can bring serious stress for employees trying to balance work, family, and personal responsibilities. From financial worries to emotional ups and downs, the season can take a toll on mental health. Great leaders understand these challenges and know how important it is to …

Holiday Stress at Work: 5 Simple Strategies to Support Your Team This Season Read More »

Two female employees review mental health training vs benefits coverage options using an ipad.

Employee Assistance Programs Vs Mental Health Training: What’s the Difference?

You have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place for your team. You view employee wellness as a top priority, and you feel you’ve taken the necessary steps by providing access to these services. So when the topic of investing in corporate mental health training arises, it seems a bit excessive. The existing resources already …

Employee Assistance Programs Vs Mental Health Training: What’s the Difference? Read More »

Three frontline employees stand together in a warehouse, wearing safety vests and hats, representing the importance of supporting frontline workers.

The Mental Health of Frontline Workers: Why It’s Declining and What Needs to Change

Frontline workers are essential to the businesses and organizations they work for. They’re the direct link between their employers and the general public, making them an integral part of keeping customers satisfied, maintaining a positive image, and achieving operational efficiency. Without them, it becomes nearly impossible to keep everything running smoothly. But are they receiving …

The Mental Health of Frontline Workers: Why It’s Declining and What Needs to Change Read More »

A group of coworkers sit in a circle and console a distressed team member, representing workplace supported recovery.

Building a Recovery Friendly Workplace: Employer Responsibilities and Opportunities

There’s a common misconception that supporting recovery-friendly workplaces means endorsing substance use. Not only is this categorically false, but it’s a harmful mistaken belief that eventually becomes a barrier— preventing employees from accessing the support they need to overcome their addiction(s).  Supporting employees in recovery isn’t about condoning addictive behaviors. It’s about recognizing that addiction …

Building a Recovery Friendly Workplace: Employer Responsibilities and Opportunities Read More »

A group of diverse corporate employees stand together, including baby boomers, millennials, gen X, and gen Z.

A Guide to Generational Gaps in Mental Health

Employers face many challenges when it comes to mental health in the workplace. From demanding workloads, to cost-benefit analysis, or limited human resources—there are always hurdles to overcome in the pursuit of corporate wellbeing.  But one challenge in particular has quickly become a hot topic: Generational gaps in mental health and the need for inclusive, …

A Guide to Generational Gaps in Mental Health Read More »

Three businessmen stand together engaging in an open conversation about men’s mental health.

Toxic Mental Health Messaging for Men: How to Unlearn What You Were Told

You didn’t learn how to deal with difficult emotions in a single day. It’s actually quite the opposite—the way you cope today is the culmination of a lifetime spent observing, listening to, and learning from others. Most men can recall at least one formative childhood moment that shaped their personal narrative when it comes to …

Toxic Mental Health Messaging for Men: How to Unlearn What You Were Told Read More »

A woman’s hands are balled into fists, representing the need for employee emotional regulation skills.

Emotional Regulation in the Workplace: A Practical Guide

Let’s imagine a scenario for a moment: You’re in a team meeting and discussing the process of a major project. As an employer, your focus is on meeting the objectives within the allotted timeframe. The project has met most of the necessary milestones thus far, but there’s one element that’s still outstanding. You decide to …

Emotional Regulation in the Workplace: A Practical Guide Read More »

A male executive holds his head due to exhaustion, representing one of the signs of burnout in employees.

Detecting Employee Burnout: How to Spot Warning Signs in Your Team

One common misconception about employee burnout is that it’s an obvious issue that can be spotted long before it has a major impact. Some employers even go so far as to dismiss the topic entirely, unaware of the detrimental effect it’s already having on their business. This can be the result of false beliefs like: …

Detecting Employee Burnout: How to Spot Warning Signs in Your Team Read More »

Catalyst Mental Health founder Jenan Nasserdeen stands in an office after hosting a corporate mental health training session.

Why Corporations Choose Our Mental Health Training

The last thing any corporate leadership team wants to do is invest in workplace mental health training only to eventually realize the experience being provided falls short of expectations. The investment has to be worthwhile.  It’s this potential for less-than-ideal results that stops decision makers from prioritizing corporate wellness initiatives. The question is always lingering— …

Why Corporations Choose Our Mental Health Training Read More »

A group of corporate executives listens intently during an in-person mental health training seminar.

Virtual VS In-Person Mental Health Training: Which is Right For Your Team?

You want to give your team everything they need to thrive and succeed. Not just because it’s your responsibility as a leader, or because you’re aware of the connection between emotional wellness and productivity, but because you value their efforts. You’ve noticed burnout levels have reached a critical point recently. It’s becoming more and more …

Virtual VS In-Person Mental Health Training: Which is Right For Your Team? Read More »

Scroll to Top