World Mental Health Day

Franco Caramanico

11 Oct 2025

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day.

It’s a reminder to raise awareness and talk openly about mental health challenges.We’re all vulnerable to burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression. Often hidden, especially among high performers.

Just like the instructions on a plane, remember to put your own oxygen mask on first. Pause, recover, and take care of your mental health first. That’s not selfish, it’s smart leadership.

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Foundation

Hold the hammer, not the microphone.

Start as a rookie again

What I would not delegate to AI