Due to the rise in mental health disorders, we feel employers should focus on Mental Health in the workplace. This blog post will be all about this topic. Let’s talk about the possibility of making Workplace Mental Health Services mandatory. Employees with a healthy mind and a positive attitude will always enhance company productivity. This suggests that supporting a healthy mental health program in the workplace will boost ROI performance (Return On Investment).
In 2021, the world has been changed forevermore. Employers Focusing on Workplace Mental Health Could Save Lives! Our experience teaches us that mental health affects all Americans in the workplace. More needs to be done in this area and our goal is to provide the necessary therapy services required for good mental health.
Employees working from home
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more and more employees have been working from home, conducting work duties in a hybrid capacity. Some employees being one of the few actually allowed in the office.
For some, working from home has increased productivity, improved their Mental Health, and decreased stress. Others maybe not so much. Working from home may have created feelings of isolation or exasperated existing mental health problems. There are so many new mental health challenges in the workplace today with our new normal during COVID-19.
Workplace violence
We can’t forget about the increasing amount of workplace violence popping up all across the nation. There is never an excuse for harming others. With what is known about experiences with a mental health emergency. We know there are usually signs prior to an emergency event. If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to prevent disaster from happening.
There are ways Employers can support employees’ mental well-being, Here are few suggestions:
- Offer education on how to access employee assistance programs as part of employees’ orientation process.
- Educate employees on how to use psychological first aid with colleagues.
- Educate employees on psychological harassment and create a zero-tolerance policy.
- Offer ongoing Selfcare Workshops to employees.
- Educate and promote adult Social Emotional Learning environment.
These are services we provide. Contact us today for a free quote.
Thanks for stopping by. Hurry back for more next time from the staff at Full Circle Florida.
Lesli Odum, MS, LMHC, MCAP, QS
