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What Small Business Leaders Get Wrong About Workplace Mental Health: MHA VP Suzi Craig
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- May 5, 2026
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Summary
Is your team truly showing up or just going through the motions? Suzi Craig, VP of Workplace Mental Health at Mental Health America, joins host Gene Marks to uncover what small business leaders can improve when it comes to supporting their teams. From building a culture of trust and psychological safety to spotting struggling employees before they walk out the door, Suzi delivers actionable advice every business owner needs. Plus, hear why AI anxiety is the new workplace mental health crisis. Learn more about Mental Health America's resources and programs at mhanational.org Turn today’s insights into action. Here’s your step-by-step guide to building an employee wellness and mental health program: https://bit.ly/48Dpah4 Simplify your business operations. Learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include:00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction01:26 – Mental Health America overview03:20 – Building a culture of trust07:08 – Training managers to support employers11:32 – Psychological safety: definition and origin13:50 – Generational differences in workplace mental health16:42 – Stop guessing: using employment input and data19:15 – Hidden struggles of employees21:10 – Having a plan around leave23:34 – AI and technology anxiety27:05 – Individual mental health strategies31:18 – Wrap up and thank you #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #iHeartRadio #ApplePodcastTips#SpotifyPodcasts DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts…