Working With Some Of The World’s Finest Playwrights, This Actor Shows Her Flourish In Theresa Rebeck’s Play ‘Dig’“Today, more and more workers are worried about making ends meet, dealing with chronic stress, and struggling to balance the demands of work and personal lives. The toll on their mental health is growing.” - Vivek H. Murthy, M.
The truth is, the future of finding solace in a post-pandemic world feels equally ominous. The world of today is one of mass political and social unrest, economic uncertainty, job losses, a growing wealth gap, and a heightened sense of inequality. Yet more than ever before, there is also an increased focus on finding purpose in life and enjoying meaningful work. Arguably, one of the world’s biggest ironies of 2023 is the assumption of the space to do so.
As we face a future braced for uncertainty and change, we need to cultivate mental health as one of the most important and defining pursuits of our time. That means creating spaces for people to not struggle in silence. The world of work plays a key role in holistic healing and employers needs to foster a culture of safety not shame. This is no easy feat, but the power of talk and human connection is paramount.