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Recovery is often framed as a finish line, but for most people, it is a daily practice. It is the small check-ins, the habits that create stability, the journaling that builds self-awareness, and the moments when someone knows it is time to reach for additional support. For organizations, schools, and health partners, this is where access matters. People need support before they reach a crisis point. Mental wellness works best when it is consistent, approachable, and easy to start. #mentalhealthsupport #behavioralhealth #workplacewellbeing #studentwellbeing #emotionalwellness

Some legacies stay with us. In this clip, Wes Bruns reflects on his father’s impact, the respect he carried in his community, and the quiet question that still guides Wes today: am I living my life right? It’s a tender reminder that the people we lose can still shape how we show up, love others, and carry ourselves forward. 🎧 Full episode now streaming on the Living Undeterred Podcast #livingundeterred #wesbruns #griefjourney #familylegacy #purposeafterloss

What if the most important performance metric is how people recover after life breaks them? In Brightn’s latest Living Undeterred episode, coach and survivor Wes Bruns talks about loss, survival, and choosing purpose after tragedy. Two takeaways leaders can apply right now: 1) Grief has no finish line: it does not disappear, but it can evolve into gratitude, meaning, and healthier functioning over time. 2) Community changes outcomes: consistent check-ins and tangible support beat “thoughts and prayers” when people are in the hardest season of their lives. B2B opportunity for employers, health plans, and PBMs: members and employees need daily, between-visit support, not just access to care. Programs that add structured, everyday mental wellness touchpoints can drive measurable engagement; many population health initiatives aim for 20% improved outcomes through consistent behavior change and support. If you are building benefits that reduce friction and strengthen resilience, this episode is a must. https://lnkd.in/ga6d_6WY #EmployerBenefits #HealthPlans #PBM #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #PopulationHealth Join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/ga6d_6WY

Digital wellness is becoming a mental wellness issue. For students, employees, and young adults, constant connection can quietly increase comparison, loneliness, distraction, and emotional fatigue. The goal is not to remove technology. It is to help people build a healthier relationship with it. Even small boundaries, like reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day, can create more room for focus, connection, and emotional clarity. #digitalwellbeing #mentalwellness #studentwellbeing #workplacewellbeing #behavioralhealth

HR leaders: mental health support isn’t just access—it’s continuity. 💪 This week’s Brightn product update expands OpenLoop so employees can move from self-reflection to licensed therapy with fewer friction points and more follow-through. Why it matters for benefits strategy (and cost control): • Lower navigation burden (less “start over” energy) • Better continuity of care (journaling insights carry forward) • More consistent engagement through automated reminders + session updates See what’s new: https://lnkd.in/gFJnRV-C #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthMatters https://lnkd.in/gFJnRV-C

Burnout is not the only signal. Quiet withdrawal is, too. HR teams and wellness leaders often focus on crisis response. But the bigger challenge is supporting people before they ever ask for help. Behind the scenes: the “high functioning” person can be the most disconnected. Here's what really happened: they stopped reaching out. They started masking stress with productivity. They avoided support because it felt like “taking up space. ” They waited until things became unmanageable. The solution: normalize daily, low-friction support that makes connection routine, not reactive. That principle shows up in schools, too. A WPI pilot study led by Dr. Richard Lopez reported a 27.2% increase in social connection and meaningful decreases in depression and anxiety symptoms compared to a control group. Brightn and Vive18 are hosting a May 12 webinar at 1 PM ET on student mental health prevention and daily support. Where in your culture do people feel they have to be “fine” to belong #WorkplaceWellbeing #HRLeadership #MentalHealthAtWork #PsychologicalSafety #EmployeeExperience #Prevention #WellbeingStrategy

You don’t have to fake certainty to be grounded. Sometimes the most honest place to stand is right in the middle of the unknown. Questioning doesn’t mean you’re lost. Doubt doesn’t mean you’re closed off. And not having every answer doesn’t make your path any less real. There’s strength in saying, “I don’t know yet, but I’m still looking.” 🎧 Full episode now streaming on the Living Undeterred Podcast #livingundeterred #faithjourney #selfreflection #podcastclip #honestconversation

As we move through the second half of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is worth remembering that awareness alone is not the finish line. For workplaces, schools, health plans, and communities, the real opportunity is turning awareness into everyday access, support, and practice. Mental health is shaped by daily habits, relationships, environments, workloads, stress, sleep, and the systems people move through. The work continues after May. #mentalhealthawareness #behavioralhealth #workplacewellbeing #studentwellbeing #mentalwellness

The difference between “support offered” and “support used” is often one missed step. 🌟 Scenario: An employee uses journaling during a stressful week, flags a downward sentiment trend, and intends to book therapy… but gets busy. Brightn now closes that gap with an end-to-end flow. What changes in a connected journey: • AI-triggered therapy recommendations based on sentiment tracking • Therapist-ready journaling prompts (less time retelling, more time working) • Automated session updates + reminder workflows to boost follow-through Full update: https://lnkd.in/gFJnRV-C #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthMatters https://lnkd.in/gFJnRV-C

Growth starts with telling yourself the truth. Not the polished version. The real one. What habits are helping you? What habits are holding you back? And what are you finally ready to change? @kenyonmurray_ reminds us that evolving means being honest enough to look in the mirror and adjust. 🎧 Full episode now streaming on the Living Undeterred Podcast #livingundeterred #personalgrowth #selfawareness #mindsetshift #podcastclip