April 2022
Mental Health and Well-being in the
Workplace
Fortunately, the
stigma around mental health problems isn’t as strong as it once was, and things
are certainly improving, with mental health and well-being issues being increasingly
discussed in the public arena. However, many people still remain uncomfortable
talking about mental health and problems they may be suffering from are often
hidden because of feelings of shame or guilt, which can stop them getting help
and weigh them down for a long time.
- stress (whilst not classed as a medical condition, it can still have a serious impact on well-being and is the cause of many lost work hours in the Western world)
- depression
- anxiety
As an employer you have a ‘duty of care’ to your employees. This means not only
that they are physically safe; working environment, equipment and protected from
discrimination, but also that their mental well-being is considered. Read the article here: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/568289449/mental-health-and-well-being-in-the-workplace
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