Kimpton Hotels is trying a new incentive: help with mental health. As the issue is increasingly destigmatized -- with celebrities and athletes openly discussing their own mental health -- companies are seeing an opportunity to connect with consumers. "That was the straw that broke the camel's back of finally making us have proper conversations about mental health," she said. Ms. Biles has been one of the highest-profile athletes -- a list that also includes tennis star Naomi Osaka and former swimmer Michael Phelps -- to open up about mental health in recent years. While some applauded the fast-food chain for bringing more awareness to the issue of mental health, some people took to social media to criticize the chain for making light of the issue.

Source: The Star March 29, 2022 02:04 UTC