It's no secret that mental health is crucial right now. But it's also a difficult resource for a lot of people to access. Even after you call your healthcare provider, it can take weeks before an appointment is available. The same thing is true inside of our organizations. If an employee is struggling with something and goes to their leader, the first thing a leader often does is try to deflect and push that employee to talk to somebody else. But the reality is that leaders are the frontline. They need to be the frontline when it comes to mental health. ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.  ________________ To help you define and build your company’s culture, I put together a totally free eight-part video training series. Sign up at helpmyculture.com to get access today. --------------------- Get the latest insights on the Future of Work, Leadership and employee experience through my daily newsletter at futureofworknewsletter.com  Let's connect on social! Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacobmorgan8 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jacobm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistJacob