Culture Change: What Leaders Need to Know to Help Improve Mental Health in Their Organizations and Communities

In this episode of Patient Advocacy Voices, host Eric Racine and co-host Marco DeThomasis, People Business Partner, Specialty Care at Sanofi, sit down with Schroeder Stribling, President & CEO of Mental Health America (MHA). Together, they explore how data, early intervention, and workplace culture can help address America’s growing mental health crisis.

From national trends to practical tools, this conversation blends strategy with humanity – offering advocacy and business leaders insights they can apply to help improve mental health in their organizations and communities.

Listeners will gain valuable insights on:

• The importance of screening and tools used by MHA for early identification of mental health concerns
• Ways to reduce stigma and create a culture that promotes trust, authenticity, and wellbeing
• What employees expect and how it leads to a safer and more productive workplace
• Examples of how leaders can role model mental wellness

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to rethink ways to advance mental health and wellbeing, whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, serving a community, or advocating for better health policies. 

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of sensitive mental health topics. Listener discretion is advised.