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World Mental Health Day 2024
Why workplace mental health matters
Anna Nova Galeon
09-10-2024
Every year on October 10th, the global community comes together to shine a light on a topic often shrouded in silence: mental health. This year's theme highlights the importance of creating supportive environments that nurture mental well-being for all employees. Workplaces are more than spaces of productivity; they are central to our mental health.
The impact of work on mental health
Our mental health is directly affected by our working conditions. Stress, long hours, and unsupportive environments contribute to burnout and mental health challenges. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), poor mental health at work can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and a $1 trillion annual loss to the global economy. Prioritising mental health is essential for happier, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
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How workplaces can make a difference
Employers play a pivotal role in promoting mental health. This can be done through:
- Flexible working options - Allowing employees to maintain a balance between their personal lives and work.
- Training - Providing mental health training for managers to create an inclusive environment.
- Workplace support - Offering resources such as Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), counselling, and promoting mental health days.
The role of employees
It's not just employers who can make a difference; employees can too. Initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid Training and Tea & Talk sessions encourage open dialogue and support in the workplace. Reaching out to colleagues and providing a listening ear can break down the stigma around mental health at work.
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Let's work together for better mental health
2024’s theme urges us to prioritise mental health as fundamental to workplace well-being. For anyone experiencing challenges, reaching out for help is the first step toward recovery. Let's work together to create more inclusive, understanding, and flexible workplaces; we can make mental health a priority every day.
Start today by signing up for our Mental Health First Aid Training courses or explore ComplyPlus™ to track training progress easily, report on well-being initiatives, and ensure compliance with mental health regulations.
Every year on October 10th, the global community comes together to shine a light on a topic often shrouded in silence: mental health. This year's theme highlights the importance of creating supportive environments that nurture mental well-being for all employees. Workplaces are more than spaces of productivity; they are central to our mental health.
The impact of work on mental health
Image by thananit_s via Envato Elements
Our mental health is directly affected by our working conditions. Stress, long hours, and unsupportive environments contribute to burnout and mental health challenges. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), poor mental health at work can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and a $1 trillion annual loss to the global economy. Prioritising mental health is essential for happier, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
How workplaces can make a difference
Image by YuriArcursPeopleimages via Envato Elements
Employers play a pivotal role in promoting mental health. This can be done through:
- Flexible working options - Allowing employees to maintain a balance between their personal lives and work.
- Training - Providing mental health training for managers to create an inclusive environment.
- Workplace support - Offering resources such as Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), counselling, and promoting mental health days.
The role of employees
Image by drazenphoto via Envato Elements
It's not just employers who can make a difference; employees can too. Initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid Training and Tea & Talk sessions encourage open dialogue and support in the workplace. Reaching out to colleagues and providing a listening ear can break down the stigma around mental health at work.
Let's work together for better mental health
Image by YuriArcursPeopleimages via Envato Elements
2024’s theme urges us to prioritise mental health as fundamental to workplace well-being. For anyone experiencing challenges, reaching out for help is the first step toward recovery. Let's work together to create more inclusive, understanding, and flexible workplaces; we can make mental health a priority every day.
Start today by signing up for our Mental Health First Aid Training courses or explore ComplyPlus™ to track training progress easily, report on well-being initiatives, and ensure compliance with mental health regulations.
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Anna Nova Galeon
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