How to Stay Mentally Healthy at Work

Mental health in the workplace is an important and increasingly recognized aspect of overall well-being. Taking proactive measures to address your employee's psychological, emotional, and social well-being will create a supportive and inclusive culture within your organization.

Here are some key strategies to prioritize mental health in the workplace:

1. Raise awareness within your organization about mental health issues and provide education and training to employees and managers.
2. Foster a positive and supportive workplace culture by promoting work-life balance, encouraging open communication, and providing resources for employees to seek help when needed.
3. Establish policies that address mental health concerns and provide guidelines for managing mental health-related issues.
4. Provide access to an onsite Behavioral Health and Wellness Coach to help engage employees who may be struggling, teach them coping skills, provide accountability, as well as refer them to other health professionals, as needed.
5. Offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees who require further counseling beyond the scope of the onsite Behavioral Health and Wellness Coach (approx 20% will require this higher level) to provide confidential counseling and support services.
6. Reduce stress and burnout by ensuring manageable workloads, realistic deadlines, and a fair distribution of tasks.
7. Encourage employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance by providing accommodations that will support their mental well-being.
8. Provide managerial support and training to create a supportive environment and promote early intervention.
9. Build a culture of psychological safety where employees feel comfortable discussing their mental health concerns without fear of judgment or negative consequences.
10. Encourage social connections, team-building activities, and peer support programs to foster a sense of belonging and support among employees.

Interested in learning more about how to promote mental wellness in the workplace? View the Mental Health Industry Panel recording to hear from representatives across several industries on how they prioritize mental health within their populations.

Help your employees understand and evaluate their mental health by using our Mental Health Thermometer resource. Checking in with your mental health is important in order to take the necessary steps to improve it.

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