Anxiety—when stressed, it is a natural reaction that can be beneficial. It can alert humans to dangers and help them be prepared and attentive. (psychiatry.org)

Anxiety Disorders—involve excessive fear or anxiety, which differs from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiety. Disorders involving anxiety include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety disorder. (psychiatry.org)

Behavioral Health—a person’s behavior can affect his or her physical, mental, and spiritual health. (online.alvernia.edu)

Burnout—work-related stress that involves a feeling of reduced accomplishment and a loss of identity in addition to physical and emotional exhaustion. (mayoclinic.org)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—is the nation’s largest science-based, data-driven healthcare organization that protects the health of the general public. (cdc.gov)

Chief Mental Health Officer—this is not an official C-suite job title or role as managers cannot substitute for trained clinical professionals working in the healthcare industry. Instead, this term should be considered a new personal standard for life at work. (entrepreneur.com)

Civil Unrest—according to law, it is defined as “acts of violence and disorder detrimental to public order and law. It includes acts such as riots, acts of violence, insurrections, unlawful obstructions or assemblages”. (discoverymood.com)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)—is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can infect anyone, causing serious illness or death if contracted. (who.int)

Depression—is a common but serious mood disorder that is also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. (nimh.nih.gov)

Employee—is an individual who works part-time or full-time for a company or organization and receives a salary as compensation for their work. (differencebetween.net)

Employer—are the organizations or businesses that hire or employ employees. (differencebetween.net)

Employee Turnover—the number of employees leaving an organization voluntarily and involuntarily over a period of time. (netsuite.com)

Flexible Work Arrangement—an alternative working arrangement or schedule to the traditional workday and week to help America’s workforce balance work/life commitments. (dol.gov)

Great Resignation—in the aftermath of the pandemic, more people left their jobs than ever before. (weforum.org)

Mental Health—is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to their community.” (justaskpublications.com)

Mental Hygiene—the same quality care that a person gives to their body goes to the mind as well to keep the mind healthy and sharp. (businessinsider.com)

Mental Health Stigma—people with mental illnesses or seeking treatment for emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, are often subjected to societal disapproval and shame. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Mental Illness—also known as mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect a human being’s mood, thinking, and behavior. (mayoclinic.org)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—is a mental health disorder triggered by a terrifying event, whether it is experienced or witnessed. (mayoclinic.org)

Presenteeism—is when employees can’t function at work because of illness, injury, or other conditions. Though the employee may be physically at work, they might not be able to do their job properly and make mistakes more often. (Investopedia.com)

Remote Working—an alternative work style that allows professionals to work outside traditional office settings. (remoteyear.com)