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Why Security Leaders Need to Move Beyond the Mental Illness Narrative

Diagnosis may describe part of a person’s condition, but it is a weak operational guide for prevention. Strong security programs focus on behavior, escalation, reporting, and coordinated intervention.

Brian LeBlanc

May 13, 2026

For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace.

Key Signs of Mental Health Struggles in Security

Listen to John Rodriguez, Founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC, in this podcast episode.

Jordyn Alger

December 17, 2025

John Rodriguez, Founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC, shares why mental health is so crucial in security.

Security leaders cite mental health as a school safety obstacle

Security Staff

April 18, 2023

School safety remains a constant concern for security leaders across the U.S. and a survey was developed on school safety and student wellness.

Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

November 15, 2019

A new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country has been announced by Attorney General William P. Barr. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting and preventing gun crimes.

Bernie Sanders Promises to Ban Facial Recognition for Policing Purposes

August 21, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) is calling for a total ban on the use of facial recognition software for policing, according to a "Justice and Safety for All" pledge he released.

Children's Hospitals Admissions for Suicidal Thoughts or Actions Double

May 5, 2017

The number of children and adolescents admitted to children’s hospitals for thoughts of suicide or self-harm more than doubled during the last decade.

Poll: Mental Health System Blamed for Mass Shootings

September 20, 2013

Forty-eight percent of Americans blame the mental health system “a great deal” for mass shootings in the U.S., unchanged from January 2011, according to a new Gallup poll.

Domestic violence remains a complex driver of workplace violence, creating high-risk scenarios that require coordination across departments without clear ownership. Learn how threat management teams can manage domestic violence referrals from the start.

OSHA fines grab headlines, but most compliance issues start with everyday operational gaps: missed protocols, unsecured areas, or slow response. Learn how emerging technologies & AI can be leveraged towards a more proactive model of compliance.