HELPING HANDS: PEER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

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Did you know 73% of workers report that workplace stress affects their relationship with coworkers?

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As the subject of mental health shifts from whispers to open dialogue, the rise of peer support in the workplace emerges as a powerful catalyst for this transformation. Coworkers gather to break stigmas, foster community, and provide each other with a helping hand.?

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Mental Health Matters

? 92% of workers would prefer to work for an organization that values their well-being.?

? 92% of workers believe it is important for employers to provide mental health resources.?

? 55% of workers believe their employer overestimates the wellness of their workplace.?

? 43% of workers worry that discussing mental health concerns with their employer would negatively impact their work experience.?

The Power of Peer Support

Whether your organization chooses to implement peer support through mentors, support groups, ERGs, or something else, your employees will benefit from connecting.?

? Empathy Through Shared Experience:?Peer support thrives on mutual empathy, allowing employees to receive support in a casual setting from people with similar experiences.?

? Building a Sense of Community:?Knowing your coworkers care about you and understand your experiences fosters a sense of belonging, reduces feelings of isolation, and increases workplace morale.?

? Destigmatizing Mental Health:?Open discussions help normalize mental health challenges, allowing employees to seek help without fear of judgment.?

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Facilitating Peer Support

Creating a Safe Culture:??By cultivating a psychologically safe company culture, organizations make it easier for employees to have tough conversations without worrying about backlash or retaliation. Providing a wide variety of accessible resources shows your organization’s commitment to mental wellness.?

Training Leaders:?While your leaders don’t need to be trained psychologists, learning about the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions helps them be more aware of how their team members feel. Awareness is the first step in proactive mental health support.?

Encouraging Conversation:?Whether it’s doing mental health check-ins during one-on-ones or sending out internal communications about wellness resources, having open conversations about mental health helps bust the stigma.?

Aligning with Broader Wellness Programs:?Peer support can take many forms. Aligning your peer support initiatives with broader company wellness programs encourages comprehensive well-being.

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Ensure your team can share, collaborate, and innovate by keeping employees healthy.? Learn more about managing employees mental heath with PuzzleHR. Contact us today

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