| How to Share Your Mental Health Story with Your Team. As a leader, you have the power to reduce the stigma around mental health by telling your personal story. If you're comfortable sharing, here are some suggestions to keep in mind. First, speak from your experience, not someone else's. If your story involves other people's mental health (like a family member's or close friend's), make sure to anonymize the details unless you have their permission to share. Next, remember: Sharing your story doesn't have to mean divulging every single detail, so decide what you're comfortable disclosing and what you'd rather keep private. Once you've defined your boundaries, be honest: What did you experience? How did your mental health affect your work? What support did you get—and how did you get it? Acknowledge that your mental health experience is just one of many. If you're comfortable, name the identity markers, like gender or race, that were relevant in your mental health journey. To conclude your story, talk about why addressing mental health at work is important to you—and encourage others to join the conversation. | | | | Today’s Tip | | How to Share Your Mental Health Story with Your Team | | As a leader, you have the power to reduce the stigma around mental health by telling your personal story. If you're comfortable sharing, here are some suggestions to keep in mind. First, speak from your experience, not someone else's. If your story involves other people's mental health (like a family member's or close friend's), make sure to anonymize the details unless you have their permission to share. Next, remember: Sharing your story doesn't have to mean divulging every single detail, so decide what you're comfortable disclosing and what you'd rather keep private. Once you've defined your boundaries, be honest: What did you experience? How did your mental health affect your work? What support did you get—and how did you get it? Acknowledge that your mental health experience is just one of many. If you're comfortable, name the identity markers, like gender or race, that were relevant in your mental health journey. To conclude your story, talk about why addressing mental health at work is important to you—and encourage others to join the conversation. | | This tip is adapted from “Leaders, Sharing Your Own Mental Health Story Can Help You Become a Better Ally,” by Kelly Greenwood | | |  | | Stay connected with HBR. | | We make it our job to help you do yours. Subscribe to HBR and unlock access to unrivaled business insight and resources. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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