How the 4As MADE Academy provides employees with wellness support

BBDO is the first agency to sign on to the online resource, which agencies can use to create custom curriculum for their employees.

Mental health has moved from being a workplace taboo to an increasing area of concern for leadership and employees alike.

That’s why the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) and Made of Millions, a non-profit organization dedicated to mental health advocacy, have teamed up to launch MADE Academy, an on-demand mental health resource for agency employees.

MADE Academy aims to empower employees to “take control of their personal wellness needs” in the workplace while creating a “culture of belonging” at agencies, Sean McGlade, the 4As senior vice president, talent and learning solutions, told Campaign US.

The videos, quizzes and resources found on the MADE Academy website offer wide-ranging perspectives and experiences from the eyes of workplace mental health advocates. The content is deliberately intersectional, helping industry professionals understand how race, gender and socioeconomic status influence how we see and experience mental health.

Read more in Campaign US here.