“Psychological safety” in employment represents a simple, yet fundamental idea: that workplaces can and must be safe, secure environments with reasonable accommodations, where all employees feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and admitting mistakes without fear of punishment, embarrassment, or rejection. While this should be a given, ableism is unfortunately still a major problem in...

By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit What aspects of employment do you consider the most important? If asked, many might answer with a stable routine, room for growth, or a comfortable work environment. These are all undeniably important. However, there’s another, often overlooked aspect that’s just as vital: building friendships and social connections, which...

By: Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit For over 70 years, Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) has been celebrated annually in the U.S. to promote the importance of mental health and recovery from mental illness. MHAM is especially important for the roughly 67 million Americans who are neurodivergent (15 – 20% of the U.S. population)....