by Carolyn Ross | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD
Racism has been declared a public health threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who revealed that there have been racial and ethnic disparities in health care that have ultimately led to disproportionately high mortality rates among Black and...
by Carolyn Ross | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant, Mental health in the workplace, mental health keynote speaker, Trauma-informed leadership
Effectively identifying and addressing trauma in the workplace is the first step in deploying inspirational and influential leadership. Understanding team dynamics and the profound impact of trauma on mental health is essential for implementing effective wellness...
by Carolyn Ross | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant, intergenerational trauma, Mental health in the workplace, Trauma-informed leadership
In today’s workplace, leaders are beginning to increasingly recognize the transformative power of acknowledging childhood struggles and understanding how they remain with us through adulthood. Almost everyone holds onto past trauma at some level, and the negative...
by Carolyn Ross | Dec 21, 2023 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant
In recent years, corporate America has started to prioritize workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), triggered by a significant event—the tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020. This watershed moment intensified the call for inclusivity among...
by Carolyn Ross | Dec 21, 2023 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, effects of trauma, intergenerational trauma, Mental health in the workplace, mental health keynote speaker
For leaders, understanding and healing childhood trauma begins by exploring the effects of Intergenerational Trauma (IGT) and recognizing how they cast shadows on mental health in the workplace. Childhood trauma has a lasting impact, reaching into the lives of the...
by Carolyn Ross | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, Mental health in the workplace, mental health keynote speaker, stress, Trauma
Compassion fatigue in healthcare leads to emotional exhaustion and a reduced capacity to empathize with patients. Healthcare professionals are often exposed to intense emotional and traumatic situations, increasing the risk of depleting their seemingly unlimited...