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Election season can make it difficult for employees to balance work, stress, and staying informed. In fact, according to our recent survey with When We All Vote, over half (55%) of Americans say consuming media coverage about the political landscape and/or reading interviews with the candidates is causing stress and anxiety to spike, and 30% say that political anxiety has impacted their focus and sense of presence at work. Join our webinar to learn how to help your employees balance it all—managing election anxiety while maintaining focus and resilience during this chaotic time. Hear from experts, including Morra Aarons-Mele, on creating a supportive and balanced workplace. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gt95wAaa

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When you reflect on your dream career, do you think of ? helping others? ? making a difference? ? improving the accessibility of mental health services? The Headspace Training Institute offers programs that train the next generation of coaches and therapists to deliver personalized care in our unique, rapidly-growing telemental health space. The Headspace Training Institute (HTI) offers top-tier, industry-leading training for advanced doctoral-level psychology trainees, coaches, and those pursuing coaching careers since 2021. ?? HTI Clinical Training Program: An innovative training program for advanced psychology trainees offering Postdoctoral Fellowships and Practicum/Externship pathways. Our unique training blends cross-jurisdictional practice, evidence-based practice, and technology to increase access to mental healthcare. ?? HTI Mental Health Coaching Program: An Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and earn a Certificate in Mental Health Coaching. Learn more about the Headspace Training Institute:

We’re thrilled to share our partnership with the folks at Civic Alliance for their Employer Guide to AI and Democracy. Learn more about the guide created to help businesses navigate misinformation, determine information authenticity, and mitigate election stress:

Election news is everywhere, which means election stress can be felt everywhere. Work is no exception — in fact, nearly 30% of Americans reported that politics has impacted their ability to be productive and focused at work, according to a recent survey by Headspace and @When We All Vote. In light of this, leaders have a unique opportunity to support their employees in managing election anxiety. Seven ways employers can help: ??? Encourage employees to vote. ?? Enable your employees to get involved. ?? Give employees space to take care of themselves. ?? Advise employees to unplug when they can. ? Enable them to seek professional help if they need it. ?? Create a safe haven for disagreement. ?? Executives should model disagreeing agreeably. Read more about how to help your staff cope with the uncertainty of the election:

As the holder of two world records and winner of multiple medals in international competitions, track-and-field para-athlete Blake Leeper is no stranger to training. With Headspace as part of his daily routine, he discovered the importance of mental health in his personal and professional life — a practice that now makes him an even stronger athlete. Read more about Leeper’s story as well as his go-to Headspace picks.

Earlier last month, we hosted our annual Headspace Huddle — an opportunity for employees to come together (in-office and virtually) to hear updates on the company’s strategy, how we’re working toward our mission to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support, and to get energized for the rest of the year. The meeting included a fireside chat with Julia Cheek, Headspace board member and CEO and founder of Everly Health, and our new CEO, Tom Pickett, who spoke of his experience, leadership style, and what he’s most excited about as he enters this new role. A few of our team members shared updates on some exciting initiatives in the works to support our employees’ and members’ mental health. It was a great opportunity to reflect on wins and learnings from the year — many thanks to the Headspace folks who made it happen!

Today’s organizations have the unique opportunity to support employee mental health by building community. The result: reduced loneliness, a happier workplace culture, and a strengthened sense of belonging — even for remote workers. Learn more about the connection between interpersonal relationships and workplace mental health:? https://lnkd.in/g7jc8SQd

The upcoming election is causing anxiety for 73% of U.S. adults — anxiety that leaves an impact throughout their daily lives at work, at home, and anywhere in between. Hear from experts Wizdom Powell,PhD, MPH, CMHC (Chief Purpose Officer at Headspace, Beth Lynk (Executive Director of When We All Vote), and Morra Aarons-Mele (author, host of The Anxious Achiever podcast, and a LinkedIn "Top 10 Voice" in mental health) on how to foster a supportive, inclusive workplace during election season and beyond. Register now to learn how to create a positive, inclusive culture this election season:?