Mental Health Awareness Month: Ways you can make a difference
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As May begins, so does an opportunity to spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month. Within the workplace, it's become increasingly important to cultivate an environment that nurtures mental wellness and reduces the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Keep reading to explore the most effective strategies for supporting mental health awareness within your office!
Mental health awareness in the office
As an HR representative or benefits decision-maker, you have a responsibility to support your employees’ mental health wellbeing. But what can your employees do to raise mental health awareness in the office, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month? Check out our blog post covering the best ways to activate your workplace!
How HSAs can support mental wellness?
Survey results published during Mental Health Awareness Month last year indicate that a variety of financial and health factors are the top drivers influencing mental health in this country. Money was the top factor at 52%, with personal health and the health of family and friends also ranking among the top four. There are a variety of ways you can promote mental health in the office, and one way is to provide benefits that support your employees’ needs. For example, your employees can use their health savings account (HSA) to improve their financial wellness and save money on a variety of mental health-related expenses. Educate yourself on the mental health benefits HSAs can provide by checking out our blog post and Benefits Buzz podcast episode!
EAPs and how you can do more
You may be utilizing an EAP to support your employees’ wellbeing and job performance. But have you ever thought of providing more resources for your employees’ mental health? While many companies offer employee assistance programs (EAPs), it’s important to provide well-rounded employee mental health support beyond EAPs. If retention, employee wellness,? and securing top talent are your goals, you should check out our blog post covering EAPs and how you can go above and beyond traditional methods to support mental health in the workplace
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Mental health stigma and how you can help
While most employers report that they are serious about their employees’ mental health, many haven’t confronted one critical challenge: the stigma around mental health. Nearly 9 out of 10 people facing mental health challenges say that stigma and discrimination have a large and negative effect on their lives. This is why it is crucial to remove any barriers that discourage anyone from saying, “I need help.”? As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, make sure to take the time to read our blog post and watch our podcast episode on how you can reduce mental health stigma in the workplace.
Neurodivergent employee wellness
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, diversity and inclusion have emerged as essential values for organizations seeking to create an environment that celebrates individual differences. Within this conversation, neurodiversity is just coming up. It is estimated that 15-20 percent of the world population exhibits some form of neurodivergence. To cater to your employees’ mental wellness, it is paramount to take into account your employees’ needs and wants. And what better way to do this than learning and understanding how you can better support your neurodivergent employees? Check out our blog post on how to embrace and support your neurodivergent employees.
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