“Not acknowledging that millions are dealing with mental health conditions is costing an enormous amount both in terms of dollars and cents and, more importantly, people's lives."
Arianna Huffington
Mental Health at Work Mini-Conference, May 2018
"I personally would like to thank Mind Share Partners for all of your support of this ERG and community from the very beginning when we were unsure, driven, and quite a bit scared on launching something that would make us so vulnerable. You provided resources and insight that gave us direction, hope, and reminded us that what we were creating would matter to our peers. To which, you were right. I'm thankful for Mind Share Partners, what you stand for and all that you're creating in this new area of diversity, inclusion, and belonging."
"After the Mind Share Partners conference, we created our own Mental Health Fund, since our health insurance excludes it, and talked about it so our team knew we had their back and they'd be covered for emergency care for suicidal thoughts, etc.
It's a start. Stigma runs deep. It's good that [Mind Share Partners] is helping workplaces talk about it!"
Just launched! Join our Mind Share Partners Institute certificate program.
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Leaders Go First
A Mental Health Awareness Campaign by
What is a Leader Ally?
A leader ally is someone who shares their unique story about their personal connection to mental health either directly or in a supportive capacity. Leader allies inspire openness, authenticity, and true culture change.
"Ultimately, leader ally messages show that mental health challenges don’t preclude being a successful professional. When executive leaders share their personal mental health stories, it communicates safety and permits employees to feel comfortable discussing what is still an often taboo topic in the workplace."
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Kelly Greenwood
Founder, Mind Share Partners
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Download the Playbook
Learn How To Share Your Story
We created this playbook to guide leaders (like yourself) through Mind Share Partners' best practices when sharing your personal mental health story.
By downloading our free playbook, you'll learn:
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What are the benefits of storytelling?
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What should I say?
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What are common pitfalls to avoid?
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... and more
Explore Leader Ally Stories
A Special Note from the U.S. Surgeon General
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shares a special message on the important role leaders play in supporting workplace mental health.
Join the Campaign
By leaders sharing their stories, the Leaders Go First Campaign aims to normalize mental health at work, and create a culture of safety and support-seeking for all workers. Whether you are an executive, a manager, or individual leading mental health initiatives, your story matters and can create safety around talking about mental health at work.
How to join the campaign:
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Read the playbook to ensure you follow best practices when drafting your mental health story.
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Develop your story and choose how you want to share through video, written text, or audio.
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Share your story on your social networks, and use the hashtag #LeadersGoFirst.
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Tag Mind Share Partners on Linkedin, Twitter, or Facebook for the opportunity for your story to be featured on our site and social networks!
LinkedIn and Meta: @MindSharePartners
Twitter: @mindshareorg
Bring Storytelling To Your Organization
We uniquely offer leader ally coaching as a core part of every client partnership where we help organizational leaders of all kinds create a unique and empowering story around their mental health experiences. We also offer employee storytelling sessions, including for offsites or team retreats.
Connect with Mind Share Partners to learn more and customize your strategy to create a mentally healthy culture at your organization.
