Interview: Simon Berger of Make A Difference Summits

The World Health Organization states that mental health issues are the leading cause of illnesses worldwide. Since COVID-19, rising stress, anxiety and depression have become central determinants of health and wellbeing.

The Returns On Wellbeing Institute Podcast interviewed Simon Berger, co-founder of Make A Difference Summits, a company that organizes events around the world to help employers eradicate the stigma around mental health in the workplace. 

In this podcast, we get Simon’s personal observations on how workplace mental health is taking shape in the UK, Europe, USA and countries where MAD World operates, including: 

• Why the workplace central in addressing mental health 
• The costs of not addressing employee mental health 
• How the UK and Europe approach workplace mental health   
• Examples of employers with effective mental health programs

Simon provides unique, first-hand insights into the monumental mental health impacts of Covid-19 and how this crisis will shape attitudes and priorities about mental health in the coming years.

To learn more, visit Make A Difference Summits.