by Carolyn Ross | Sep 19, 2024 | BIPOC Therapists, Carolyn Ross MD
Alarmingly, a recent survey found that white clients are over three times more likely to find a mental health therapist who looks like them – in the 45 largest American cities, the ratio of white people to white therapists is 307:1, while the ratio for BIPOC people to...
by Carolyn Ross | Sep 17, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
Women make up 70 percent of the global healthcare workforce but hold only 25 percent of senior roles, according to a study by the World Health Organization, “Delivered by women, led by men.” This stark gender discrepancy also intersects with other factors such as...
by Carolyn Ross | Sep 5, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
Authenticity is often considered one of the most important elements of good leadership, but what happens if being your authentic self doesn’t fit with expectations of you as a leader in your place of work? This is called the authenticity paradox, a dilemma about...
by Carolyn Ross | Aug 18, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Remote
Feeling a sense of belonging in the workplace is key to job satisfaction. In fact, more than 50 percent of employees who left their jobs stated that they lacked a sense of belonging, according to a recent survey by McKinsey. Everyone wins when an organization focuses...
by Carolyn Ross | Aug 18, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
In today’s polarized and politicized environment, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) has become a divisive topic. DEIB initiatives have focused on equity for minoritized communities regardless of race, ability, sexuality, gender identity, age, or...
by Carolyn Ross | Aug 3, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
In the world of behavioral and mental health treatment, positioning your organization to be prepared for the future requires you to harness the power of your most valuable asset: your people. But not just any people – a diverse, multigenerational workforce that brings...