Series - Integrating Mental Health into Purpose-Oriented Work

4 young social impact leaders open up about how they manage mental wellness

Author Kylie Adair
The social impact workforce is overworked and overwhelmed, but these leaders are doing things differently

Why It Matters

A sector-wide mental health crisis is looming. Young people are far more likely to report experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety and depression than previous generations. At the same time, youth are also more likely to pursue purpose-oriented careers โ€” and the social impact sector can be high-stress, with an overworked and underpaid workforce.

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