Mental wellness doesn’t rest solely on the individual. Increasingly, studies are showing the important role our environment plays in our mental health. With so much of our time spent at work, Anthony McLean is on a mission to help leaders and organizations foster work environments where everyone feels valued and supported, where diversity and mental wellness are not just initiatives but integral parts of the culture.
Anthony recently joined us “Inside Our Boardroom” to explore why it’s important to make the shift from focusing solely on personal resilience to cultivating collective well-being, and how we can truly support each other on our mental health journeys.
Answers have been edited for length and clarity.
Speakers Spotlight: Why is talking about collective wellness in the workplace so important?
Anthony McLean: We talk a lot about personal wellness habits, self-care, and that’s really important, it’s essential. But what we don’t talk enough about in the workplace is collective wellness …