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Mental Health in the Workplace: Strategies for a Supportive Environment

By: | Tags: , , , | May 15th, 2025

In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, mental health is becoming a main concern in professional environments. As organizations adapt to new challenges and shift employee expectations, supporting mental well-being is no longer a suggestion but a requirement. From improving productivity to enhancing employee satisfaction, prioritizing mental health in the workplace leads to long-term success for both individuals and organizations.

Workplace mental health is becoming more and more popular. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 3 in 5 employees report negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, poor motivation, or low energy. Burnout has become a widespread issue, with the World Health Organization officially recognizing it as an occupational phenomenon . Stress, anxiety, and depression now rank among the leading causes of workplace absenteeism and lost productivity globally.

Unaddressed mental health issues can significantly impact business outcomes. Employees struggling with mental health are more likely to experience reduced concentration, increased absenteeism, and decreased job satisfaction. High turnover, frequent sick days, and disengaged teams often stem from untreated stress and burnout.

Common stressors in the workplace include overwhelming workloads, rigid schedules, and poor work-life balance. When employees feel unsupported or unable to talk about their mental health concerns, these challenges worsen. Today’s employees want more than just pay. They seek purpose, flexibility, and psychological security. Mental health support has quickly risen to the top of employee priorities, influencing job choices and loyalty.

Employers are beginning to take notice. More companies are acknowledging their role in supporting mental health and are turning to digital tools, like telehealth, to provide timely and accessible care. By proactively addressing mental health, employers can create a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Creating a mentally healthy workplace requires organizations to move beyond surface-level efforts and embrace meaningful, lasting change:

  • Normalize mental health conversations
  • Offer flexible and inclusive policies
  • Provide access to professional support
  • Create a culture of care

Building a mentally healthy workplace does not happen overnight, but it starts with a clear commitment to change. Whether you are a small business or a global enterprise, creating an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and supported is one of the most powerful investments you can make. By embracing mental health as a core component of workplace culture and leveraging telehealth as a key resource, companies can unlock high productivity, stronger morale, and long-term success.

As the lines between work and life continue to merge, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is more important than ever. Proactive support, flexible policies, and the integration of technology, like telehealth, can help organizations meet the needs of a changing workforce. When employers lead with compassion and commitment, they do not just support individual well-being; they shape the future of work.

Nattasha Acevedo, MD

Dr. Acevedo received her medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and did her neurology residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She went on to do a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Emory School of Medicine in Atla nta, Georgia and then joined private practice in Fort Myers, Florida. She currently resides in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She likes running, paddle boarding and spending time with family.
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Bernadette Borte, MD

Dr. Borte received her medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman. She completed her neurology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Her areas of interest include inpatient neurology and acute stroke. When not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. Dr. Borte joined the TeleSpecialist family in March of 2019.
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Mazen Almidani, MD

Dr. Almidani is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and board certified in epilepsy, as well as neurology with special  qualification in child neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.  Dr. Almidani is happily married with 4 children. His oldest son has autism and his daughter has complicated seizures; both were a drive for him to become a neurologist. Dr. Almidani enjoys soccer, running and spending time with his family. He is very involved with his sons’ therapy and helping with daily challenges. He is double board certified in Pediatric and Adult Neurology and Epilepsy. He sees children and adults. He also participates in charities for children in Syria who may be underprivileged and/or affected by the war. Dr. Almidani joined TeleSpecialists in August 2020.
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Amanda Cheshire, MD

Dr. Cheshire received her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She completed her neurology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She did a fellowship in neurophysiology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cheshire is double board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. She enjoys traveling, reading and music. She currently resides in Viera, Florida.  Dr. Cheshire joined TeleSpecialists in June 2019.
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Jessica Floyd, MD

Dr. Floyd completed her neurology residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida followed by fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology with focus in EEG and epilepsy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She has particular interest in hospital neurology and patient education as well as the blossoming specialty of lifestyle medicine. She strives to take advantage of every encounter with patients and medical staff to empower them to do their own research into how daily thoughts, choices, and habits can add up to create greater and longer-lasting brain and neurologic health for ourselves and our loved ones. She lives in Florence, South Carolina with her awesome husband of 13 plus years and three beautiful children. She is an avid yogi, astrologer, and lover of food and all things neurology! Dr. Floyd joined the TeleSpecialist family in July 2017.
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Nancy Futrell, MD

Dr. Futrell received her medical degree from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also did her neurology residency at the University of Utah as well as a research fellowship in cerebral vascular disease at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has authored 2 books and 50 peer reviewed papers. 
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Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders, MD

Dr. Jimenez Sanders received her undergraduate degree from Emory University, and her medical degree from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She completed her neurology residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, where she also did a specialized headache medicine and facial pain fellowship. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida with her husband and her two daughters. She is also fluent in Spanish and Italian languages, and enjoys photography, baking, boating, and biking.
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Cory Lamar, MD

Dr. Lamar received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Following residency, he completed a clinical fellowship in neurophysiology, with a concentration in epilepsy. He currently resides in Florida and enjoys outdoor activities.
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Clifford Meyers, MD

Dr. Meyers received his medical degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and his MBA from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Rochester, where he also did a neurophysiology fellowship. Dr. Meyers resides in Webster, New York with his wife and daughter. When not doing teleneurology, he enjoys playing sports with his wife and daughter.
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Tao Tong, MD

Dr. Tong received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. She completed her neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, where she also did a neuromuscular/EMG fellowship.  She currently resides in College Station, Texas. Dr. Tong is married with two boys. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and reading.
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Shubhangi Chumble, MD

Dr. Chumble attended BJ Medical School. She is a board certified neurologist with a subspeciality interest in sleep medicine. Dr. Chumble did her residency at Howard University in Washington DC and has practiced neurology since 2001 in private and corporate settings. She lives in Melbourne, Florida and loves the sunshine state. Her hobbies include yoga, meditation, cooking , traveling and meeting new people. She also loves to do stained glass, pottery and painting. She joined TeleSpecialists in June 2019.
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