Happy Sunday, everyone. I’m Nicole Schuman, Managing Editor for PRNEWS.

I have been so busy with work and travel and life, that I actually forgot May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Thankfully, Brian Hart, Founder and President at Flackable, invited me on his livestream show, "Off the Record with Brian Hart" this week to remind me. Hart hosted a thoughtful panel on burnout, particularly when working within an agency.

Jamie Hess, a recovering PR professional-turned professional development coach, told her story of going 100 mph as a young communicator and burning out. She also shared the strength gained from learning and growing after that period in her life. Dr. Jason Hart of Psydoc.net, explained the two types of nervous systems which contribute to burnout in the body. And Tonya McKenzie, PR and media relations consultant at Sand & Shores, delivered some positive examples of clients creating safe work spaces and wellness programs for PR employees.

Learn more by watching the episode.

The PRNEWS team wishes you a restful Sunday and a great start to your week. As always, we welcome feedback on our newsletters. Feel free to contact me at nschuman@prnewsonline.com.

This session gave a nod to Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing high-pressure agency life and strategies for communications employees and employers alike to set boundaries and create healthier workplace dynamics. Some discussion points included:

48 percent of PR pros reported feeling stressed at work, and 28 percent said they often experience feelings of burnout.
Pitches promoting agency wellness programs to journalists have decreased over the past two years.
What are you demonstrating to your family, friends and colleagues if you are always in work mode?

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