EMPLOYEES' MENTAL HEALTH

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Mental health is a serious issue affecting many people. While we freely discuss physical health, very few discuss mental health. #MentalHealthMatters. In fact,?three in five employees?say they’ve never spoken to anyone at work about their mental health status, even though it’s just as important to our overall well-being.

Mental health is one of the biggest pandemic issues being faced in 2021.?The social isolation after the lockdown has not only led to economic difficulties but also adverse psychological effects. The most common are stress, anxiety, and depression when faced with life-threatening circumstances.?

RATIONALE:

Mental health is just as important—if not more important— than physical health. Employees who are stressed out about things in their personal or professional lives can find it difficult to focus on work and perform at a high level.

Employees who have received mental health wellbeing opportunities report that their workplace satisfaction and productivity have increased. Many organizations are now focusing on overall employee wellness to ensure employees’ mental and physical health needs are being met. The bottom line: investing in a mentally healthy workforce is good for the organization.

It’s no secret that when employees are healthy and happy, they can unleash their human potential and are more likely to be creative and productive at work. By promoting and supporting employees’ well-being at work, your employees are able to bring their best selves to work.

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

It’s critical to educate employees about mental health resources and offer support to help. Creating an environment that supports and promotes the well-being of staff is ethically responsible. In a mentally healthy workplace people at all levels have a shared vision of, and commitment to, positive mental health. Work demands are realistic in a way that balances the needs of the staff and the employer and does not pose an unreasonable risk to the mental health of individuals. This creates a culture of respect and inclusivity.

CONCLUSION:

Organizational leaders need to make visible, long-term commitments to mental health in their workplaces. Leaders are in the strongest position to positively influence the working environment, management practices, and experiences of employees.