Our changing climate is impacting our mental health.
Climate change has been linked to severe mental health conditions, and most Americans experience stress, anxiety, or depression as a result of climate-related events, such as extreme heat, wildfires, floods, storms, rising sea levels, and drought.
Employers can play an important role in improving the resilience and well-being of their workforce. The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health is pleased to share these resources to help protect and support workers.
“Protecting Employee Mental Health Amid Climate Challenges” is a tip sheet for employers that breaks down the mental health impacts associated with climate change; explains how they affect worker health and productivity; and provides easy-to-follow strategies to support employee mental health and resilience.
“Protecting Your Mental Health Amid Climate Challenges” is a tip sheet for employees, packed with practical advice to help manage climate-related anxiety and support mental health.
The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health invites employers and managers to share these resources with their teams and identify opportunities to improve health and well-being at their organizations.
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The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health was created by the Health Action Alliance in partnership with Mercer and with strategic input from the CDC Foundation. Additional support for the initiative is being provided by Elevance Health and The Hartford.
The Health Action Alliance is the country’s largest employer network operating at the intersection of business and public health. With a community of 9,000+ employers representing 40M+ workers, we’re on a mission to make employees healthier and our communities stronger. We know good health is good business.