Mental health at offices is an arising concern for governments as well as organizations worldwide.
Every year, poor mental health alone causes loss of productivity worth more than $1 trillion globally.
A significant increase has been observed in the number of reported cases of employees suffering from some common work-related illnesses which include poor mental health caused by depression, anxiety, hypertension, and high workplace stress.Despite all the global attention, this cause has been gaining, and initiatives that are being taken to raise awareness, the associated stigma with this topic is emerging as the biggest challenge for organisations.
A work culture that accepts the fact that every person is liable to go through a mental health issue at some point in life can be a significant initial step in this direction.Cause and Impact of Mental Health on WorkplaceBoth work-related or personal factors can be behind an employee’s deteriorating mental health, although long-term workplace stress can be one of the major alarming causes among them.
Burnouts at work caused due to continuous pressure can lead to serious mental illnesses, which can further turn into more severe complications.Extended work hours, unfeasible deadlines, dejection for taking out spare time, insufficient health policies, lack of communication, and support are the main risk factors for people going through severe stress or are vulnerable to mental health issues.
Moreover, the majority of working people in India admit that they are compelled to think about work even during their days off, leading to major burnouts and stress in their daily lives.Being constantly stressed impacts the physical as well as mental well being of the individuals, which in turn results in high absenteeism and turnover, therefore negatively affecting the overall productivity of the organization.