How genuine connection can redefine mental health at work | Marek Maslowski | TEDxGeneva

In a world where mental health struggles are often hidden behind expectations and stigmas, understanding the true human experience of mental illness remains rare. This talk dives into the complexities of mental health from a personal lens, exploring why so many continue to suffer despite decades of advancements in mental health treatments. Drawing on personal and professional encounters, I share my journey through depression and the critical role of empathy in workplaces and communities. The goal is to inspire a shift from treating individuals as “scorecards” to recognizing their struggles as valid, fostering open conversations that could save lives and dismantle stigma. Marek’s interest in mental wellbeing is rooted in his family’s background in medicine and psychiatry, as well as his own experience with mental health issues. But it wasn’t until he witnessed his team members’ struggles with mental health that his passion for the topic turned to advocacy.
As a manager of others, Marek, has seen his team members’ wellbeing suffer in different ways. In one instance, an employee with deteriorating performance was struggling with an undiagnosed mental health condition. He talked to the employee and suggested they take some time off to see a doctor. The employee was diagnosed and took time off to get the help they needed.
The experience underscores the vital role managers play in helping others. “It’s not enough to just create trust. It’s also guiding people and helping them read the signs they may have,” said Marek.
LinkedIn: / marekmaslowski
Website: initiatemind.com/ This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@semlutonin2208]

Thank you for bringing attention to this topic🙏. It’s actually very important to speak about it loudly. Often it’s ignored by colleagues, HR and companies in general 😢 Good job 👏

[@AbhinavTiwari-j8k]

As a student who has seen struggles and mental health of fellow student and me myself gone through a lean patch I had a regret of not asking my friends "How they are doing?" and also not creating a genuine connection which would ask me "how am I doing?", believe me when I say this these few words question sometimes holds a lot of value to someone and Btw great video

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