Last week, I spoke to a woman who had reached her breaking point. After struggling with stress at work for months, she built up the courage to approach her boss – someone highly respected in the organization, a person who always got things done.
She expressed that she was overwhelmed and needed support. But instead of empathy or solutions, she was told to manage her stress better and take an online time management course.
Imagine the devastation she felt. She had reached out, hoping for understanding, only to be told to handle it alone.
This response isn’t just disappointing; it’s harmful. Stress is not a sign of weakness or poor time management—it’s a very real health issue that needs addressing. On World Mental Health Day, let’s remember:
Listen first.
Don’t dismiss someone’s pain.
Offer real support, not just superficial fixes.
We must do better.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #StressManagement #EmpathyInLeadership
