How to protect and improve mental health

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company   Curated by Katherine Tam   Digital Editor, New York How to protect and improve mental health on World Mental Health Day There's been no shortage of external triggers that have affected our mental health and well-being: the COVID-19 pandemic, subsequent widespread employee burnout, and other global and regional crises like climate change. It's an especially difficult time for Gen Z, who are reporting poorer mental health compared with older generations, write Erica Hutchins Coe, Martin Dewhurst, and coauthors in a recent McKinsey Health Institute survey. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, dive deeper with these insights about the state of mental health around the world and what organizations can do to address pressing issues related to mental health. Read more Leading with compassion: Prioritizing workplace mental health Mental-health advocate Poppy Jaman identifies strategies companies could employ to improve the health and well-being of their workforces. Lead with heart  Toxic workplace behavior and employee burnout: Fix one, fix both Jerks at Work author Tessa West shares research and insights about the damaging effect of toxic behavior in the workplace and offers strategies for effectively coping with it. Decipher the signs  Heat waves, the war in Ukraine, and stigma: Gen Z's perspectives on mental health A new McKinsey Health Institute survey finds that Gen Z may have higher levels of perceived stigma compared with other generations, but they may be more accepting of people with mental illnesses. Get the latest  Beyond burnout: What helps—and what doesn't Despite leaders' best efforts, worldwide burnout persists. New research reveals why—and how to help employees begin to thrive again. Avoiding burnout  In sickness and in health: How health is perceived around the world A new McKinsey Health Institute survey examines the views of residents in 19 countries on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Look broadly  Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem? Employers have invested unprecedented resources in employee mental health and well-being. With burnout at all-time highs, leaders wonder if they can make a difference. Our research suggests they can. Address employee burnout  'Be brave, not perfect,' says mental health advocate Poppy Jaman Poppy Jaman, CEO of the MindForward Alliance, shares her journey with mental health challenges and disorders, and discusses the importance of overcoming stigma and providing support in the workplace. Be brave  'When it comes to mental health, all countries are developing countries' Psychiatrist and Harvard professor Shekhar Saxena defines human health holistically and thinks creatively about how to expand access to mental-health services around the world. Find the connections  Employee mental health and burnout in Asia: A time to act By identifying factors affecting workplace mental health, leaders in Asia can take action to create happier, more inclusive, and increasingly productive organizations. Learn more from the McKinsey Health Institute  Author Talks: We need to talk about Asian American mental health Dr. Jenny Wang created the Instagram account @asiansformentalhealth in fall 2019. As the pandemic—and anti-Asian hate—spread, it became a haven for Asian Americans seeking mental-health resources. Remove the stigma  MORE FROM MCKINSEY Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World A trio of McKinsey & Company veterans draws from a unique combination of psychology, neuroscience, and consciousness practices plus a combined 50-plus years of international board room experience to offer a unique approach to learning and leading with awareness and intentional choice, even amidst the most challenging circumstances. Preorder now  To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007