Discussing Mental Health in Business and Community Support with Sueling Ching

In this episode of Ottawa Business Matters, host Sam Laprade speaks with Sueling Ching about the importance of addressing mental health within the business community, especially in the wake of the pandemic. They discuss how mental health and economic health are interlinked, the role of the pandemic in highlighting the need for mental health support, and the initiatives by the Ottawa Board of Trade to promote workplace well-being. The conversation also covers the significance of community and business leaders maintaining empathy, the efforts to make Ottawa's downtown more inclusive and safe, and future events including the Women, Wit and Wisdom event focused on empowering women leaders. The episode emphasizes the importance of supporting mental health for economic development and includes discussions on membership benefits of the Ottawa Board of Trade and upcoming city events like the Tulip Festival.