BDO USA Awarded 2026 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

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  • BDO USA earned Mental Health America’s 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for its commitment to building a mentally healthy workplace.
  • The award is a reflection of BDO’s people-first approach, which includes offering wellness tools, support and resources to its professionals.
  • BDO received the Gold designation based on its array of benefits and programs that support the mental health and well-being of its workforce.


CHICAGO, May 28, 2026 – BDO USA, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, is proud to receive a 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. The Bell Seal is issued by Mental Health America, the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being and prevention.

Earning the Bell Seal is a significant affirmation of our ongoing commitment to our people’s well-being. This recognition not only honors our approach to fostering a mentally healthy workplace, but it also reflects the extensive benefits, programs and professional development opportunities we offer. We’re proud of this achievement and excited to continue championing practices that prioritize mental wellness as a critical part of overall health.
Cathy Moy
BDO USA Chief People Officer

The firm was evaluated on its policies and practices in four specific areas: culture, benefits, compliance and whole-health wellness programs. According to this rubric, BDO achieved the Gold designation for its consideration of the entire employee experience. In addition to offering a robust benefits package, the firm provides advocacy and education through a national well-being program — BDO LIFE — to empower its professionals to lead a healthy and mindful lifestyle. Dedicated Wellness Ambassadors encourage participation in group activities, as well as national and local trainings that serve to support the firm’s workforce personally and professionally.

Mental Health America is an authority in advancing mental wellness initiatives across the country through outreach, education and public policy, founding Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949. Since 2019, the organization has awarded the Bell Seal to hundreds of employers for supporting the mental well-being of a combined 5.1 million employees, following decades of research into best practices in workplace mental health. 

Learn more about this recognition and discover opportunities join BDO’s award-winning workplace.

Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. 

BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. For more information, please visit: www.bdo.com.