11 Workplace Mental Health Reads We’d Recommend to Every Organization

By: Bernie Wong and Nina Tomaro

A reading list to reground your well-being efforts

While the state of workplace mental health has evolved over time, the foundations of a mentally healthy workplace remain constant. At the same time, workers’ awareness of, and expectations for, meaningful mental health support from employers have only grown.

This core reading list, designed for people leaders through the C-suite, is meant to reground leaders in those fundamentals amid an increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing landscape. Returning to the basics helps keep well-being strategies focused, impactful, and evergreen.

Our top picks

In no particular order, but all worth your time.

1. "The Future of Mental Health at Work Is Safety, Community, and a Healthy Culture,” Harvard Business Review
   

2. “Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People,” Harvard Business Review
   

3. “What Wellness Programs Don’t Do for Workers,” Harvard Business Review
   

4. “Meet Three Companies Making Mental Health A Core Business Priority” Forbes
   

5. “Supporting the Mental Health of Employees of Color,” Harvard Business Review
   

6. “Researchers are questioning how helpful mental health apps are for workers,” Fast Company
   

7. "The end of workplace loyalty," Business Insider
   

8. “Leaders, Sharing Your Own Mental Health Story Can Help You Become a Better Ally,” Harvard Business Review
   

9. “Companies Are Embracing Empathy to Keep Employees Happy. It’s Not That Easy,” TIME
   

10. “Why Employers Are Investing Heavily In Employee Mental Health,” National Press Foundation
    

11. “8 Ways Managers Can Support Employees’ Mental Health,” Harvard Business Review

For a current look at the larger work trends impacting employee mental health in 2025, and key strategies to consider for 2026, go here. And for ongoing workplace mental health reads, keep our blog bookmarked.

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About the authors

Bernie Wong, Movement Building and Research Lead

Bernie serves as the organization’s knowledge expert and oversees a variety of movement building initiatives at the national and state levels. He has led national studies on workforce mental health, and has written for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, HR Dive, and more. Bernie has a Master of Health Science (MHS) in Mental Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and in Sociology from UC Berkeley. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Public Health at the Tulane School of Public Health

Nina Tomaro, Content and PR Manager

Nina is a seasoned content professional and serves as the organization’s Content and PR manager. She leads the creation and development of Mind Share Partners content, in close collaboration with the organization's expert Principals. Nina also leads an interview series for Mind Share Partners called Company Culture Change.