Silenced voices — How workplace culture affects mental health and recovery
A journalist's experience with harassment illustrates how toxic work environments create psychosocial barriers to well-being, and how effective intervention can transform outcomes.
Amy, a 28-year-old junior journalist, encountered an obstacle on the path to her dream career at a major media company when she became the target of sexual harassment from a senior colleague. What began as inappropriate comments escalated to unwanted touching and suggestive emails, which created a workplace environment that would dramatically affect her mental health and professional future. Amy's case provides a powerful lens through whi...