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America Back to Work: Sarah Adler, WAVE
Navigating Mental Health In the Workplace
In this episode of America Back to Work, host Arnette Heintze is joined by Sarah Adler, PsyD, founder and CEO of Wave, a pioneering mental health startup leveraging technology to reshape access to care. As a clinical psychologist and an associate professor of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, Sarah shares her journey into mental health innovation, driven by a desire to solve the access to care crisis.
Key Topics Discussed
- The Genesis of Wave: Understand the inspiration behind creating a platform to address the gap in mental health care access.
- Changing Perceptions: How societal views on mental health have evolved, especially among Gen Z and millennials, shifting towards a lifestyle approach.
- Future Trends: Insights into future changes in mental health care and the increasing role of technology in delivering services.
- Employer Responsibilities: Companies must recognize the mental well-being of their employees as a crucial aspect of a healthy, productive workforce.
- HR’s Role in Mental Health: Strategies for HR teams to better understand and support their employees’ mental health needs.
- The Impact of Technology: How digital tools and apps transform mental health services and the potential benefits for individuals and organizations.
- Quiet Quitting & Employee Burnout: Exploring the connection between mental health, employee engagement, and talent retention in today’s competitive labor market.
- Personal Journey: Sarah Adler shares her own experiences with mental health challenges, emphasizing the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues.
Why You Should Listen
Whether you’re an HR professional, a business leader, or someone interested in mental health and workplace wellness, this episode provides valuable insights into mental health’s critical role in our professional and personal lives. Discover how embracing technology and fostering a supportive culture can significantly address mental health challenges and enhance overall well-being.