Read insightful information about mental health at work. Prevalence of a diagnosable mental health challenge is the same from C-suite to individuals, but 60% of employees have never spoken about it. Even though colleagues have been more vulnerable than ever, the effects of stigma still loom large.
Mental health is a spectrum that we go back & forth on, just like physical health. We fluctuate between stress, burnout, depression depending on what’s happening in our lives. What we’re experiencing impacts our work performance, behaviours. Workplace mental health isn’t on everyone’s radar. Often, we don’t talk about it openly or have had training on how to navigate it at work.
Sometimes, just a little empathy & flexibility helps. Coming in late once a week or briefly working from home? Time for regular exercise, sleep & vacation? A safe & supportive work environment that builds trust? Routine counselling, frequent check-in’s & offline hours? A simple conversation about work plans & styles can bring clarity, relieve stress. Hoping companies can make it easier for employees to disclose their mental health challenges to co-create simple & sustainable solutions.