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Mental Health Awareness

Real estate asks a lot of the people in it. Mental Health Awareness creates space for more conversation, more understanding, and more support around mental wellbeing in our industry. Awareness is not extra. It is the first step.

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Why Awareness Matters

1 in 5

U.S. adults are living with a mental health condition.

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Why Awareness Matters

Awareness by the Numbers

Mental health is not a niche concern. The numbers, worldwide and at home, make clear why awareness belongs in the everyday conversation of every industry, including real estate.

Worldwide

1 in 7

People globally experience a mental disorder

Roughly 1 in 7 to 1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental health condition.

1B+

People worldwide affected

Over 1 billion to 1.2 billion people globally have a mental health condition.

100s of M

Live with anxiety & depression

Anxiety and depressive disorders affect hundreds of millions of individuals globally.

United States

1 in 5

U.S. adults live with a mental illness each year

About 20–23% of adults, roughly 54 to 59 million people. Anxiety disorders and major depression are the most frequently diagnosed.

1 in 7

Youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder annually

Anxiety disorders and major depression are the most common conditions diagnosed in the U.S.

Real Estate & Workplace

80%

of real estate agents burn out in their first two years

Source: YPN Realtor

76%

of high producers report burnout

Source: Keller Williams Realty

43%

of professionals report AI anxiety and layoff-related stress

Source: Keller Williams Realty

82%

of middle managers and team leads report burnout

Source: Keller Williams Realty
General Occupational Stress Baselines

83%

of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress

Source: American Institute of Stress

25%

cite their job as the single largest stressor in their lives

Source: American Institute of Stress

Mapped to the Realtor lifestyle

Against the specific lifestyle of an American Realtor, the baseline risk of clinical burnout accelerates dramatically.

  • A complete absence of structured workplace guardrails
  • 24/7 client expectations
  • Transaction anxiety
Prolonged Stress & Cognitive Performance

Stress doesn't just exhaust agents. It actively erodes the skills that make them effective.

A study published in the US Journal of Occupational Health Psychology revealed the literal business cost of this strain. It concluded that real estate professionals operating under prolonged, unmanaged stress experienced diminished cognitive function and increased emotional dysregulation. This directly sabotages an agent's core professional skill set by actively reducing their ability to negotiate effectively or maintain steady client relationships under pressure.

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Diminished cognitive function

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Increased emotional dysregulation

Reduced ability to negotiate effectively or maintain steady client relationships under pressure.

World Mental Health Day · October 10, 2026

Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.

World Mental Health Day creates an opportunity to bring lived experience into the conversation and to recognize the value of honest, real-world perspectives in creating change.

Wear Green on October 10. Green ribbons, apparel, and community drives mobilize global mental health support — green represents renewal, hope, and the belief that tomorrow can be a better day.

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KW Wellness is a necessary community and support system. I hope to offer educational insight that helps our members not only as agents, but in their day-to-day lives.

Katelyn Dominelli

KW Wellness Mental Health Advocate

October 2026

October | Depression Awareness & Mental Health Screening

Depression Awareness Month reminds us that depression is real, common, and treatable — and that checking in with yourself is a simple first step.

National Depression Screening Day encourages everyone to take a few minutes for a mental health self-screening. The PHQ-9 is a widely used, self-administered tool that helps you understand whether what you're feeling may be more than a hard stretch.

A screening tool is not a diagnosis. If your results concern you, talk with a healthcare provider or a licensed mental health professional.

PHQ-9 Self-Screening Tool

Available in English and Spanish

Disponible en español

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KW Wellness Advocates

Meet Our Mental Health Advocates.

Our advocates bring professional expertise, lived experience, and honest conversation to the KW Wellness community — helping make mental health a normal part of how we talk about wellbeing in real estate.

Katelyn Dominelli

Katelyn Dominelli

KW Wellness Mental Health Advocate

A master-level psychiatric professional with more than 20 years in the field, Katelyn brings clinical expertise and real-world empathy to the mental health conversation in real estate. She recognized early how vulnerable sales professionals are to burnout and made it her mission to make mental health education part of the everyday conversation.

“KW Wellness is a necessary community and support system. I hope to offer educational insight that helps our members not only as agents, but in their day-to-day lives.”

Connect with Katelyn
Eric Ward

Eric Ward

KW Wellness Mental Health Advocate

A Realtor with Keller Williams Southern Arizona, Eric's own experience with burnout became the foundation for his advocacy and his book, The Agent Behind the Sign. He believes mental health should be part of the everyday conversation in real estate, not something discussed only at a breaking point.

“I want to make the conversation normal.”

Connect with Eric
Beyond Advocacy · Whole-Person Support
Kimberly Guiry — KW Wellness Community Leader and whole-person coach

Support for the Whole Person Behind the Business

Mental wellbeing does not exist in a vacuum. Stress, burnout, sleep, relationships, physical health, purpose, work, and the way we manage our time all affect how we feel and function.

Kimberly Guiry, KW Wellness Community Leader and whole-person coach, supports associates in looking beyond a single issue and understanding the bigger picture of their wellbeing.

Burnout prevention and recovery
Whole-person coaching
Mental wellbeing
The 7 Pillars of Wellness
Work-life counterbalance
Sustainable performance
Identifying areas of misalignment
Practical strategies that support both wellbeing and results
Nervous system regulation
Stress reduction and management
Mental, physical, and emotional fitness
Career — clarity, connection, and purpose
General personal growth, mindset, and life transitions
Holistic health, lifestyle habits, and daily wellness

Kimberly's approach is rooted in the belief that building a successful business should not require sacrificing your health, relationships, identity, or quality of life.

Need support figuring out what feels off?

Connect with Kimberly for a whole-person conversation designed to help you identify where you may need support and what your next step could be.

Connect with Kimberly
KW Wellness Resource

Mental Health Resource Playbook.

A practical guide for recognizing warning signs, having supportive conversations, understanding self-screening, supporting associates, and finding mental health resources.

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KW Wellness

Resource Playbook

Mental
Health
Resource
Playbook.

Warning Signs
The Conversation
Self-Screening
Leadership Support
Crisis Resources
22-Page GuideKW Wellness
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Quick Resources

Recognize the Signs

Learn common warning signs that someone may be struggling.

Open in Playbook

Have the Conversation

Practical language and guidance for starting a supportive conversation.

Open in Playbook

Self-Screening

Access mental health screening tools and educational resources.

Open in Playbook

Leadership Support

Guidance for leaders supporting someone experiencing a mental health challenge.

Open in Playbook

If You Need Help Now

Need Help Now?

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line

Text "DESERVE" to 741-741

NAMI HelpLine

800-950-NAMI (6264)

The Mental Health Resource Playbook includes a full list of national and local crisis resources. View the full resource list.

KW Wellness Coaching

How Coaching Supports Mental Wellbeing.

Well-being and mental health coaches are trained professionals who focus on present and future goals, stress management, and daily habits — not clinical therapy.

What They Do

Goal Setting

Help clients build actionable plans for stress, burnout, sleep routines, and life transitions.

Skill Building

Teach practical coping strategies like mindfulness, emotional regulation, and communication techniques.

Accountability

Provide regular check-ins and support to help you stick to positive lifestyle changes.

What They Do NOT Do

No Diagnoses

They cannot diagnose mental health disorders like major depression or generalized anxiety.

No Medication

They do not prescribe or manage psychiatric medications.

No Clinical Treatment

They do not treat past trauma, clinical disorders, or severe distress; therapy is needed for those needs.

Common Credentials

NBHWC — National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching · ICF — International Coaching Federation

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This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice or direction of a licensed medical or mental health professional. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.