The November Monthly Digest

Who are you grateful for in your life?

Feeling valued and respected at work boosts psychological health and reduces stress.?

Yet, 29% of workers feel like they don’t matter to their employer.?

With Thanksgiving around the corner in the U.S., it’s the perfect time to reflect and share gratitude. Here’s how you can ensure your team feels valued:

• Connect contributions to your organization’s mission. ??
• Recognize achievements publicly. ??
• Encourage participation in gratitude-sharing activities (hint: we’ve got one below! ??).

Simply put: If you’re grateful for someone at work, let them know!

A worthwhile challenge: Join us in Giving Gratitude

It’s not too late to start Modern Health’s 30-Day Gratitude Challenge. Use these sample prompts to spark meaningful conversations or shared notes within your team:

• What moment this week are you grateful for? ?
• What book are you grateful for? ??
• What accomplishment are you grateful for? ??

?? Add a comment below, and you'll have the chance to be selected to receive a Modern Health gratitude journal to help accelerate your gratitude practice.

?? Then, keep the gratitude going by tagging a colleague or reflecting with your team.

Nearly half of U.S. adults report talking politics at work

The holidays bring gatherings—and sometimes tricky conversations.

Join Erica Simon , Licensed Clinical Psychologist, for a free virtual workshop to master three skills for navigating political discussions.

?? December 4 (U.S.) | 1 - 1:45 PM PST

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The financial toll of employee loneliness

Loneliness isn’t just personal—it’s a workplace crisis. Employees experiencing loneliness are:

• 26% more likely to face premature death.
• At higher risk for stress-related illnesses.
• Costing U.S. businesses $154 billion annually in absenteeism.

Modern Health’s Mary O. Odafe, PhD and Sara Sagui Henson, PhD offer evidence-based strategies to help organizations foster connectedness and improve employee loneliness.

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Tailored mental health strategies for 2025

As we prepare for the new year, explore why one-size-fits-all mental health solutions don’t work.?

Learn from workplace wellness leaders at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange , Olo , and more about creating impactful, global strategies.

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Quick reads worth sharing

• 8 Surprising Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety
• Screen Time and Its Link to Anxiety in Teens