How to take care of mental health at work?

The problem of lack of attention to mental health is so significant that it is expected that for 2030the mental disorders become the main cause of disability Worldwide. Poor work environments that lead to discrimination and the inequalitythe excessive workloads and the job insecurityrepresent a risk for mental health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

For these reasons, it is important to take care of the mental health in it work environmentsince the psychological disorders as the depression and the anxiety They already had an economic impact of close to a billion dollars in lost productivity before the pandemic due to Covid-19.

What care must be taken to maintain mental health at work?

Platform statistics Tell me reveal that the 70% of workers experience a high level of stress daily, which can have consequences not only in the mental healthbut also in physical problems as the diabetes either cardiovascular diseases.

According to International Labor Organization (ILO)nearly two million people die each year from work-related causes, and one-third of occupational disorders are attributed to Labor journeys prolonged, according to the World Economic Forum.

Encourage and promote the mental health in organizations is a major challenge in today’s world. For this reason, Tell me share three key actionsidentified from the interactivity of 9 thousand active users on its platform, which organizations can use to create sustainable and scalable mental well-being strategies.

Each head is unique

It is important to highlight that the perception of mental health varies depending on the generational context and the cultural differences. Furthermore, recommendations to improve the welfare of collaborators must be adjusted to their individual preferences and needs.

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In this sense, it is important to implement personalized wellness routes that focus on the management of stress. This will allow collaborators to receive individualized attention of psychologists. It is essential to recognize that the strategies applied for administrative staff, leaders and mass profiles are not the same as those used for individuals who work in-person at points of sale or in operational roles in a factory.

Measurement of effectiveness

The effective measurement of a strategy mental health organizational should include:

• Measurement of treatment effectiveness: It should be linked to indices that reflect the reduction of depression, anxiety levels, perception of control over work, quality of interpersonal relationships, quality of sleep, among others.
• Return on investment (ROI): It is identified through the voluntary rotation of key talent and high performance by location, the sense of belonging and purpose in the workplace, as well as productivity and motivation, considering levels of stress and burnout.
• Accessibility to a mental health solution: It is measured using demographic data such as location, area, age and gender, guaranteeing the confidentiality of collaborators.

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We live in community

People want to feel heard and want to have a space where they can share testimonies and understand that they are not alone, thus creating a sense of belonging and community within the organization or company in which they work.

The empathythe exchange of points of viewhe debate, he learning, the company and the availability to listen are valued aspects and necessary for welfare general. Therefore, it is important to establish well-being circles, listening spaces and professional support that are safe, reliable and small in size.

In addition to promoting the idea of ​​the organization as a community, it is important to create smaller and specific communities within it. These communities may be focused on topics with which employees are identified, such as groups of working moms, fitness enthusiasts, pet lovers, among others.