SHRM Foundation Announces Marjorie Morrison as SHRM Executive-in-Residence in Mental Health

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – SHRM Foundation, the nonprofit affiliate of SHRM, the trusted authority on all things work, today announced the appointment of Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, as SHRM Mental Health Executive-in-Residence. As part of SHRM Foundation’s ongoing work to create thriving workplaces and improve workplace mental health, and in recognition of the pivotal role mental health plays in the workplace, the Mental Health Executive-In-Residence position is designed to deliver SHRM Foundation and SHRM’s global mental health vision and strategy, while also fostering the development and innovation of workplace mental health products and services.

“The workplace is a critical frontier for mental health transformation. That’s why I’m thrilled to share I’ll be joining SHRM in this role,” said Marjorie Morrison. “With over 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM and SHRM Foundation reach 362 million workers and their families globally. This platform offers me a unique chance to advance the SHRM Foundation's vision of promoting mentally healthy, thriving workplaces, while also shaping SHRM’s mental health strategy to support the creation and innovation of workplace mental health products and services

"We are excited to welcome Marjorie as our Executive-in-Residence for Mental Health," said Wendi Safstrom, SHRM Foundation President. “The importance of prioritizing employees' mental wellness cannot be overstated. According to SHRM research, almost half of all workers are burned out, and nearly a quarter feel chronically anxious. HR professionals, employers, and people managers have a crucial responsibility in helping employees access resources and reduce stigma. Marjorie will play a key role in driving SHRM Foundation’s efforts to support employers in creating healthy workplaces where all workers can thrive.”

Morrison will help SHRM Foundation and SHRM create programs, tools, and trainings to support workplace leaders and HR professionals in promoting mental health in their organizations. In partnership with leaders across SHRM, Morrison will develop innovative mental health solutions, enhance access to mental health support, advance thought leadership in workplace mental health through data driven approaches, and foster strategic partnerships.

Morrison is a visionary, accomplished entrepreneur, and licensed mental health professional with over 30 years of clinical and business experience. She has effectively identified issues and implemented strategic solutions within the mental health sector. Morrison's significant contributions include developing a proactive counseling program for the Marine Corps, which is still in use.  She founded PsychArmor Institute, a leading nonprofit educational platform that trains civilians in supporting veterans. Later, she co-founded Psych Hub with Patrick J. Kennedy, growing it into a major platform for mental health education and connection to care, which now includes more than 1,500 resources and has garnered more than 30 million views on YouTube.

Marjorie has led insightful discussions at more than 200 national conferences, hosted hundreds of podcast interviews with mental health industry experts, penned numerous articles, and won several awards. She wakes up every day inspired to reimagine mental health through intentional and thoughtful design by leveraging the digital space and combining clinical research with the art of storytelling. Marjorie’s mission is to improve the quality of life of everyone who engages in the mental health system. 

Morrison is a CA Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), a CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a PPS-credentialed School Counselor, and the author of “The Inside Battle: Our Military Mental Health Crisis.”

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SHRM Foundation empowers Human Resources as a force for social good. As the nonprofit arm of SHRM, the world's largest HR professional society, the Foundation believes that HR holds a unique position to lead change in the face of complex challenges within the world of work. The organization mobilizes and equips HR to ensure the prosperity and thriving of talent and workplaces. The Foundation works by widening pathways to work for more skills-first candidates and more kinds of talent; tackling societal challenges, with a current focus on workplace mental health and wellness; and strengthening the HR field with even more diversity, growth, and readiness to address these needs. SHRM Foundation works with SHRM, courageous partners, and bold investors to generate awareness, action, and impact to build a world of work that works for all. Discover more at SHRMFoundation.org.