Deloitte’s Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher: “Encouraging open and honest conversations about mental health is key to overcoming misconceptions and breaking down barriers to help and treatment.”

Encouraging open and honest conversations about mental health is key to overcoming misconceptions and breaking down barriers to help and treatment. Recently, we’ve seen a number of celebrities and athletes speak out about their own personal mental health stories. I believe this is a powerful way to build a greater understanding of conditions that are often misunderstood. In our organization, we try to share stories from those who feel comfortable speaking about their own struggles or caring for a loved one with a condition. These stories make mental illness more accessible and relatable, and they help us create a culture where everyone feels like they belong.