{"id":13181,"date":"2018-10-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellable.co\/blog\/mental-health-in-the-workplace\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T13:50:54","slug":"mental-health-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellable.co\/blog\/mental-health-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Improve Employee Mental Health At Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

COVID-19<\/a> hit the workplace like a storm, disrupting<\/span> traditional <\/span>organizational<\/span> structures <\/span>and<\/span> exposing vulnerabilities in employee well-being. <\/span><\/span>The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a worldwide increase in mental health problems<\/a> in 2020, with cases of major depressive and anxiety disorders increasing by 27.6% and 25.6%, respectively. This trend <\/span>spotlighted<\/span> the <\/span>urgent need for<\/span> mental health support in the workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People have shed their masks and returned to their beloved coffee shops, but mental health issues persist like lingering debris in the aftermath of the pandemic<\/a>, keeping<\/span> the focus on mental health front and <\/span>center<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>One in five US adults<\/span><\/span><\/a> experience loneliness daily, highlighting the <\/span>persistent and evolving nature of such issues<\/span>. Workers continue to demand mental health support, prompting employers to respond with benefits<\/span><\/span> like flexible work arrangements<\/a>, well-being programs<\/a>, and access to professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Despite these positive developments, some organizations have chosen a \u201ccheck-the-box\u201d approach to wellness,<\/span> offering little in the way of meaningful support<\/span><\/span> (known as well-being washing<\/a>). To foster a resilient and productive workforce, employers must make continuous, authentic efforts to prioritize mental health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is Mental Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cA state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nWHO definition of Mental Health<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Despite being a foundational pillar of well-being, mental health has been historically misunderstood, mistreated, and overlooked as a mainstream concern. Only in recent years has its importance been acknowledged, particularly in the workplace, as employees face challenges like increased workloads leading to anxiety, burnout from constant connectivity, and decreased productivity due to stress-related absenteeism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is no health without mental health.<\/em><\/p>\nWHO<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Mental well-being enables individuals to navigate day-to-day challenges and thrive in all areas of life. Mental resilience also plays a pivotal role in overcoming difficult situations such as serious illness, grief, or loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WHO strongly emphasizes that mental health is not simply the absence of a mental disorder<\/a>. A comprehensive definition involves a multitude of factors, including aspects of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. There is no health without mental health.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy mental function depends on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n