cultivating mental wellness in the workplace
Mental wellness in the workplace promotes creativity, productivity, longevity, and employee fulfillment.
According to recent data from the CDC:
- Only 29% of individuals with depression reported contacting a mental health professional in the past year.
- Depression is estimated to cause 200 million lost workdays each year, at a cost to employers of $17 to $44 billion.
- Depression interferes with a person’s ability to complete physical job tasks about 20% of the time and reduces cognitive performance about 35% of the time.
As employers, we all strive for a work culture that maximizes productivity and supports employees to do their best work. We also want employees to be satisfied with their work and fulfilled so that they are committed to the quality and forward-momentum of our companies. Studies demonstrate that two goals – 1) a workforce that feels supported and 2) maximum productivity and profit – go hand in hand. According to a 2017 World Health Organization study, depression and anxiety are estimated to cost the global economy a trillion dollars per year in lost productivity.
As employers, we have choices:
Employers all over the world are starting to attend to the mental health culture of their companies for their employees’ wellbeing, and their bottom line. Active Minds works with companies and organizations to tailor a comprehensive program that enhances mental wellness in the workplace. Reach out to learn more.
“Workplaces that promote mental health and support people with mental disorders are more likely to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and benefit from associated economic gains.”
We all have mental health. For some it is a diagnosed, potentially chronic condition that we live with, and for all it is a part of our daily lives.
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When the culture of any organization mandates that is more important to protect the reputation of a system and those in power than it is to protect the basic human dignity of the individuals who serve that system or who are served by that system, you can be certain that the shame is systemic, the money is driving ethics, and the accountability is all but dead.
Many of the above recommendations can be done with little or no financial investment, rather a choice to enhance mental wellness in the workplace. These practices allow for employees to show up more fully when at work, likely leading to a healthier, more productive, and more loyal workforce.
I am so glad that I found Active Minds. They have been an incredibly useful resource for our organization, our clients and for me, personally. I highly recommend their services and expertise to anyone who wants, or needs, to learn more about mental health and wellness.
Start the conversation today by partnering with Active Minds to explore effective solutions that meet the needs of your unique workplace.