Mental health conditions cost the global economy an estimated $5 trillion each year - a figure projected to more than triple by 2030.
Brain health has emerged as one of the defining health, economic, and workforce challenges of the 21st century. Cognitive decline, mental health issues, and stress-related problems now affect millions of people around the world.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Growing scientific evidence shows that brain health is shaped not only by genetics or medical care, but by everyday lifestyle choices such as nutrition and the environments in which people live, work, learn, and age.
Why the workplace matters
The workplace represents the single greatest opportunity to support brain health at scale.
Adults spend an average 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, making workplaces a powerful — and often overlooked — lever for improving mental health, cognitive resilience, and long-term performance.
Our new white paper, ‘Creating environments that support brain health’ shows how workplaces, when designed intentionally, can do more than support productivity. They can actively reduce stress, strengthen social connection, encourage healthy behaviors, and help people think clearly, adapt, and thrive.
This white paper was developed by Sodexo, in partnership with Social Impact Partners and the Global Brain Health Initiative.
