01/06/2026
đżđ§ The Rise of Mental Health Leave: A Sign of Healing, Not Weakness
At Restore Counseling, we view the rise in mental health leave as something powerful, a sign that people are finally listening to their minds, their bodies, and their hearts.
More individuals are recognizing that emotional exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and burnout are not things to âpush through,â but signals that itâs time to pause, reset, and heal. Choosing to step back and care for your mental health is not giving up, it is choosing life, balance, and long-term well-being.
When we prioritize mental health:
⨠Relationships improve
⨠Work performance strengthens
⨠Self-awareness grows
⨠Healing begins
Mental health leave is not about escaping responsibility. Itâs about restoring the parts of yourself that allow you to show up fully for your family, your work, and your purpose.
At Restore Counseling, we are honored to walk alongside individuals on that journey, reminding them that rest is not weakness⌠it is wisdom.