"After 3 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, as we enter a new phase, concerns around workforce mental health remain at the forefront.

Studies have shown that employees are experiencing anxiety, depression, and burnout at record levels. Employers understand that they must acknowledge that burnout is real and show a commitment to employee mental health and wellbeing. At the same time, employers are looking for employee wellness and burnout strategies that don’t strain budgets.

This virtual discussion will help address the current landscape, acknowledging employee burnout as a mental health issue and noting that employees may need a combination of approaches to return to feeling their best. The expert participants will also discuss how burnout and the related symptoms may be addressed with resources, tools, and skills-building techniques, provided by both the employer and health care providers."

"On Tuesday, May 16 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM Pacific Time, Kaiser Permanente is sponsoring a virtual panel hosted by the 'San Francisco Business Times,' addressing the topic of workplace mental health and specifically employee burnout, 3 years into the COVID-19 pandemic."

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To register for the San Francisco Business Times
and Kaiser Permanente's virtual event, please click here.
 

"San Mateo County faces significant disparities in tree canopy cover that create environmental and social inequities, particularly in historically underserved neighborhoods.

East Palo Alto has a tree canopy cover of only 13.5%, while Atherton has a tree canopy cover of 51.2%. The Urban forest plays a critical role in mitigating the impacts of climate change and improving air and water quality while reducing heat, noise, and flooding. 

Canopy is a local nonprofit organization at the forefront of urban forestry. The disparity in tree canopy coverage and environmental and social inequity are central to Canopy's mission.

To address this issue, the county and the community must prioritize canopy cover equity, protect and renew the urban forest, and fill the gap in inequities around canopy management and knowledge of resources.

While community members want to protect and preserve trees, the lack of knowledge and resources often hinders their ability to be at the forefront of urban forest conservation, despite the significant community health benefits. Through education programs and outreach efforts, residents can be empowered to participate in canopy management and increase their understanding of the benefits of urban forestry, leading to a more just and equitable community.

We will explore potential solutions with urban forestry experts to advocate for urban forest conservation and learn how local governments can engage communities in canopy management."

The hybrid event will take place on Wednesday, May 24th from 2:30PM - 4:00PM at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Community Space in Redwood City and via Zoom.

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To register and/or learn more about
Thrive Alliance's hybrid event, please click here.