“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!"
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Mental health leaves are on the rise
For the past eight years at Mind Share Partners, we've been in conversations with HR leaders about how to better support employee mental health. The world of work has evolved dramatically since our organization’s founding, but one thing hasn’t changed: Most employers are still dealing with costly crisis interventions—like extended leaves—instead of investing in preventive strategies that sustain people and performance.
Employee leave requests have been climbing for three years in a row, with mental health now the second most common reason. According to Littler, 74% of employers have seen an uptick in requests for mental health-related leaves or accommodation requests.
We’re not surprised. Staff shortages, heavy workloads, and “always-on” expectations—combined with global and political stress—are fueling burnout. Our 2025 report in partnership with Qualtrics found that half of U.S. workers are experiencing moderate to severe levels of burnout, anxiety, or depression. Their top stressors? U.S. politics, world events, and finances.
The answer isn’t just more benefits. The reality is, people wait an average of 11 years before seeking support. That means many workers are struggling silently for years—and by the time they reach a breaking point, leave becomes the only option.
How we help you
As workplace mental health advisors, we work with H.R. leaders and C-level executives to create healthier workforces. Employee experience makes all the difference.
We help you tackle growing employee challenges of anxiety, burnout, emotional distress, and depression. And the persistent stigma associated with these challenges.
Mind Share Partners' Principal, Carrie Grogan shares more about partnering with us.
Build a mentally-healthy work culture, not another program.
We help organizations build workplace cultures where well-being is visible, valued, and supported, alongside performance. Our proven framework shows that small, strategic steps can drive effective change. These include:
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Leaders lead by example by sharing personal stories and modeling openness.
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Managers offer compassionate support while staying compliant.
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Work routines consider well-being alongside productivity.
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Employee data guides decisions, especially those affecting wellbeing.
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Mental health benefits are inclusive by covering a broad spectrum of needs.
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Everyone feels they belong, and knows it's okay to seek support.
When these elements align, mental health becomes part of how your workplace works.
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