CEO pledge to end addiction
From an email with the subject line "A Father's Request," to a national campaign to tackle addiction and improve mental health,
Leidos is working to prioritize awareness and prevention.
About the pledge
The scale and urgency of the addiction epidemic are alarming. Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of unintentional death in our country and millions more suffer from non-fatal substance misuse. Our collective focus on efforts to address addiction, as well as overall mental health, is critical to saving lives and to helping improve the overall well-being of our communities. This is especially true during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, anxiety and depression quadrupled during the pandemic, and there has been a marked increase in new or increased substance misuse due to coronavirus-related stress.
Ending this crisis will require our nation’s leaders to take action. Employers can mobilize resources and respond quickly to initiate effective response efforts through collaboration, employee education, volunteerism and non-profit partnerships. Together, we can harness American brain power, entrepreneurship and innovation to present new interventions and solutions.
What happens after I pledge?
You'll join a community of advocates committed to improving overall mental wellbeing in the workplace and beyond. Whether you're just getting started in your commitment or you've already taken steps to address these challenges, the more you know, the better equipped you'll be to make an impact where it matters most. These resources will empower your organization to make evolutionary changes that benefit and support your employees and the communities where they live and work.
Together, we have the power to influence and change policies and programs to help drive prevention efforts and address addiction and mental health challenges more broadly. While our collaboration begins with our own organizations’ approaches to employee wellness, it also extends to those we serve in our communities every day.
Join more than 200 executives who have pledged their commitment to take action.
Sign the Pledge
The addiction and the mental health crises are my problems to help solve. By completing the following form, I pledge that my organization will do what it can to take action.
- I pledge to help create a workplace where it is safe to have uncomfortable and often difficult conversations about addiction and mental health.
- I pledge to help educate my employees about the dangers of substance misuse and dispel the myths and stigma surrounding addiction and mental health, and also to support employees and family members' access to high quality prevention, treatment and/or recovery services.
- I pledge, to the best of my ability, to support organizations dedicated to building stronger minds, drug-free communities and improving access to high quality prevention, treatment and recovery services.
By signing this pledge, you agree to receive email communications on behalf of Leidos tailored to help combat addiction and address mental health. You can update email preferences at any time.
