So as a leader, what's one thing you wish employers or managers understood better about mental health?

Yes, I'm really glad [laughs] that you asked this question.

This is something I'm super passionate about.

I think number one, you have to be your own advocate.

You can't expect that your employer or your manager or everyone around you is gonna know what you need or what's gonna best support you.

Figure out what you need, and then communicate it effectively.

Something else that, um, I really wanna stress on, and hopefully others can relate to, is I really wish that employers and leaders understood that workplace culture and what is expected starts from the top.

If someone listening right now is struggling silently or feeling overwhelmed, what would you want them to hear?