Mental Health Resources for the Workplace

Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, and it is important for employers to provide resources and support for their employees' mental health. Unfortunately, this is a difficult area for employers to discuss and support their employees in many cases. There are some simple and effective ways to support your employees with mental health resources though. Here are just a few to get you started:?

1. Employee Assistance Programs: Many employers offer EAPs, which provide confidential counseling and support services to employees and their families. EAPs often cover a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and stress. Some companies offer this but do not share the details with their employees on how to access this support- so be sure to tell them how they can get these services.?
2. Mental Health Benefits: Employers can offer mental health benefits as part of their employee benefits package. This can include coverage and resources for therapy, counseling, and medication.
3. Mental Health Days: Employers can offer mental health days as part of their paid time off policy. This allows employees to take time off to prioritize their mental health and well-being.
4. Wellness Programs: Employers can implement wellness programs that focus on mental health, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga classes, and stress management workshops.
5. Training and Education: Employers can provide training and education to help employees recognize and manage mental health issues. This can include resources on coping skills, self-care, and how to access mental health services.
6. Supportive Work Environment: Employers can foster a supportive work environment that prioritizes mental health. This can include encouraging open communication, offering flexibility, and promoting work-life balance.
7. Self Care motivation and metrics: Employers can support their employees in taking self care days by proving the time off for them as well as incentivising through rewards and metrics for them to utilize those days off. If you are curious to learn more about this- check out our friends at evolvedMD . We had Sentari Minor on the podcast with Brian McComak, MSM, LGBTQ to discuss this topic. You can listen here.

Overall, providing mental health resources and support to employees can help improve overall workplace culture, productivity, and employee well-being. We are no longer separating work and personal life like we were years in the past. It has all become one and we need to care and balance as is.?

If you need resources and support for taking action in these areas, just let us know.?

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