When a teenager is diagnosed with cancer, the support is immediate. When a teenager is admitted to a psychiatric ward, there's silence. Chris Coulter's daughter Maddie spent two months in a youth psychiatric ward. Her friends were told it was stomach issues. Only family visited. This article explores why we treat physical and mental illness differently, the cost of silence, and why it's time to stop whispering about youth mental health. Includes practical resources for parents and employers.

Teen mental health is already impacting your workforce. Roughly 1 in 4 working parents is navigating a teen mental health challenge, often silently. When companies fail to support parents proactively, productivity, engagement, and retention suffer. This article explores why compassionate leadership during family crisis builds loyalty, advocacy, and long-term cultural strength.

A parent in your company is quietly deciding if it is safe to tell you their child is in mental health crisis. Benefits do not determine that decision, culture does. This article shows leaders how to build trust before crisis hits, support employees without making them beg, and turn real human care into a lasting competitive advantage.

One in seven of your employees is dealing with a struggling teen right now. They're hiding it because they don't trust your culture enough to be honest. This isn't about adding benefits—it's about proving your employee-centric mission statement is real. When a parent's kid is in crisis, do they feel safe telling you? Or do they perform wellness while falling apart? Your answer determines what kind of employer you actually are.

Mental illness is as urgent as any life-threatening condition—yet too often it’s met with silence, stigma, and inaction. One in four employees with children will face a serious family illness. For leaders, offering education, awareness, and mentorship can save lives, protect productivity, and show you care about what matters most—your people.