Mental Health - A Challenge at Workplace

Workplaces are stated as the backbone of an individual’s health and productivity. Not only the financial requirements, but the work also defines the basic purpose of living. While giving a sense of identity, it furnishes the ideal of self-esteem and social well-being. However, a negative workplace affects heavily, i.e., a big challenge for mental health. Disturbing schedules, long working hours, lack of support as well as harassment in the work environment contribute to the rising factor of stress, anxiety, depression, and related mental illness. These major problems have skyrocketed due to the Covid-19 pandemic when working individuals faced challenges in terms of shifts. 

Letting your attention toward the specific loss in the US economy! The employees suffering from depression face a 35% reduction in productivity, which is also a significant sign of absenteeism. Though, Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace persist like shame and stigma in society, because of fear of treatment, and reluctance to talk about it. 

Signs & Symptoms – Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace.


Let’s see some easy tips to have positive mental health in the workplace: 


Did you feel stressed due to the workload? Take some time out for yourself, maybe a vacation, to get recharged and lower the stress. Taking care of mental health in the workplace is required to promote well-being and increase productivity in the work environment.
  • Maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Practice relaxation methods (meditation, yoga, exercise)
  • Cater meaning to your work
  • Build mutual collaboration

How can an organization promote employees’ well-being? 


Within an organization, managers, and HR deal with those individuals who face mental illness. They might take up the following steps to showcase those well-being parameters:
  • Mental health self-assessment tools for all employees
  • Counseling sessions, and training sessions for mental health
  • Craft spaces for certain activities
“Mental well-being is a productive mantra for a dignified workplace and conquering the mental health barriers is its roadmap.”

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