Mental Health in the Ad Agency

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According to the American Psychology Association, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences mental illness in a given year. Looking at the creative industry, we can wager that this percentage is much higher. In addition to the deadlines, expectations and general stress of the industry, we have creative people who, studies show, are more likely to suffer mental health issues than non-creatives.

How can people in creative professions living with mental health challenges be successful in an inherently chaotic environment? We’ll speak with three people who bring different perspectives to the conversation, including a creative professional, psychotherapist, and a marketing agency executive who responsible for people, culture and healthcare benefits.