{"id":298,"date":"2020-06-15T19:57:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T14:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eglobalsoftsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=298"},"modified":"2020-06-15T19:57:55","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T14:27:55","slug":"importance-of-mental-health-awareness-workshops-at-organizations-its-impact-on-individuals-mind-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eglobalsoftsolutions.com\/blog\/importance-of-mental-health-awareness-workshops-at-organizations-its-impact-on-individuals-mind-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance Of Mental Health Awareness Workshops at Organizations – Its Impact on Individual\u2019s Mind & Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mental health at offices is an arising concern for governments as well\nas organizations worldwide. Every year, poor mental health alone causes loss of\nproductivity worth more than $1 trillion globally. Mental health is becoming\npopular rapidly and has been increasingly affecting Indian organizations too. A\nsignificant increase has been observed in the number of reported cases of\nemployees suffering from some common work-related illnesses which include poor\nmental health caused by depression, anxiety, hypertension, and high workplace\nstress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite all the global attention, this cause has been gaining, and\ninitiatives that are being taken to raise awareness, the associated stigma with\nthis topic is emerging as the biggest challenge for organisations. While some\nfear being singled out, some feel that the workplace is not the right place to\nopen up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concluding, conducting a reorientation with the objective to address\nthis issue is required clearly. A work culture that accepts the fact that every\nperson is liable to go through a mental health issue at some point in life can\nbe a significant initial step in this direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cause and Impact\nof Mental Health on Workplace<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Both work-related or personal factors can be behind an employee\u2019s\ndeteriorating mental health, although long-term workplace stress can be one of\nthe major alarming causes among them. Burnouts at work caused due to continuous\npressure can lead to serious mental illnesses, which can further turn into more\nsevere complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extended work hours, unfeasible deadlines, dejection for taking out\nspare time, insufficient health policies, lack of communication, and support\nare the main risk factors for people going through severe stress or are\nvulnerable to mental health issues. Moreover, the majority of working people in\nIndia admit that they are compelled to think about work even during their days\noff, leading to major burnouts and stress in their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being constantly stressed impacts the physical as well as mental well\nbeing of the individuals, which in turn results in high absenteeism and\nturnover, therefore negatively affecting the overall productivity of the\norganization. As a result, employees suffer from a lack of focus, decreased\nefficiency, unhappy mind state, degrading work quality, and inability to meet\ndeadlines. Moreover, all of these are becoming increasingly common in the\norganisations globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initiatives Organisations Can Take To Raise\nMental Health Awareness<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Many countries and renowned leaders have addressed this issue and\ninternational organisations like WHO have released guidelines regarding the\nimplementation of mental health and safety standards in workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways in which organisations can ensure maximum\nproductivity and still maintain a stress-free work environment for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Organizations can start by incorporating mental health awareness\nworkshops, training, and formal policies.<\/li>
  • Aiding proper resources for screening mental illness, training of team\nmembers, managers, and especially senior-level staff to diagnose the signs of\ndepression or anxiety and address the issue related to bullying or sexual\nharassment with affinity must be regarded as a priority at every organization\nto ensure a healthy work environment.<\/li>
  • Having flexibility in work hours\/practices as per employee\u2019s personal\nlife situations, facilitating work from home when needed, setting logical and\nfeasible expectations, and encouraging employees to take breaks to relax their\nmind.<\/li>
  • Maintaining a well-lit, airy, clean, and spacious office environment will\nhelp the employees to operate without any distractions or stress.<\/li>
  • Additionally, having an open collaborative office space can make the\nworking experience even more pleasant.<\/li>
  • Besides the design modifications, developing a motivational culture\naimed at making the employees feel respected, acknowledged, and rewarded from\ntime to time can boost their overall morale.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    However, individual contribution plays a vital role in creating a\nhealthy work environment. Therefore employees themselves are a major contributor\ntowards the success of a mental health initiative. Being co-workers and team\nmembers they spend most of their time together every day. That being the case,\ntheir mutual understanding, and genuine support during challenging times can\ntruly contribute towards maintaining a healthy workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During situations like this, when a mentally upset fellow employee\napproaches you, make sure you sit in a comfortable place, talk in a friendly\nvoice tone, and maintain an open demeanor. Hear them out actively with your\nundivided attention while acknowledging their thoughts with a nod. Guide them\nto proper assistance and ensure that the workplace environment is safe and\npleasant for them can be a significant step towards making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Importance\nOf Mental Health Awareness Workshops At Organisations<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    By now, you must have realized how employee\u2019s wellbeing is essential\nfor a company\u2019s success. Without healthy and productive employees, businesses\nare more likely to suffer losses. Therefore as an employer, it is your duty to\nensure that all your employees are in excellent health both physically and\nmentally. People suffering from mental ailments fear to be isolated and viewed\nas abnormal. Therefore, you need to make sure that the employees feel safe and\nlistened to in their workplace. Establishing a mental health awareness workshop\nwith the motive to address this issue, and creating a healthy environment is a\nhuge step towards tackling this problem. Not only will this have a positive\nimpact on their minds giving them the courage to overcome their troubles but\nwill also restore their good health and, consequently, excellent productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We hope this information was useful for you. Let us know about the\ninitiatives your organization has taken to raise mental health awareness via\nthe comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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