What happens when mental-health issues get in the way of work
3 years, 9 months ago

What happens when mental-health issues get in the way of work

Live Mint  

Naomi Osaka did something this week that would be unthinkable in many workplaces. But Ms. Osaka’s openness about her mental-health struggles is a public example of private issues companies are increasingly facing as a young generation more candid about such challenges joins the workforce, employers say. Situations become more complicated if an employee can’t fulfill a core obligation of the job, says Maria Danaher of the law firm Ogletree Deakins, who advises and trains employers on issues including mental health. Employers will work to accommodate mental-health needs, but there are limits, says Debra Friedman, an attorney at the law firm Cozen O’Connor who specializes in mental-health accommodations in the workplace. Though company officials suspected mental-health issues were at play, Mr. Dunn says they didn’t know what to do, and the employee ultimately left the company.

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Mental health: How old is too old for therapy?
2 months, 1 week ago

Mental health: How old is too old for therapy?

Live Mint  

In a telling scene from the recent film, You Hurt My Feelings, a middle-aged man walks into his therapist’s office and remarks on an elderly man exiting the therapist’s office: “If I am in therapy at that age, kill me! Research highlights several barriers: lack of awareness about mental health services, perceived stigma, and the misconception that certain psychological challenges …

Can more time off help people destress?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can more time off help people destress?

Live Mint  

Last month, home beauty services start-up YesMadam, in a social media post, announced the layoff of 100 employees who confessed to “being stressed" in an internal survey. Consequently, the company introduced a programme, Happy 2 Heal, under which employees can get head massages and spa sessions in the office, and a “de-stress leave" policy that permits employees to take six …

Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits in workplace that everyone is talking about
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits in workplace that everyone is talking about

Hindustan Times  

Mental health issues in the workplace, though not a new phenomenon, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years due to the growing complexities of professional environments and the year 2024 was a game-changer in revolutionising mental well-being. Therapy, tech and trends: A 2024 mental health recap In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Upasana Raina, HR Director at GI Group Holding, …

Spike in mental health insurance claims sees more Australians leaving the workforce for good
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Spike in mental health insurance claims sees more Australians leaving the workforce for good

ABC  

Jamie was once proud to introduce himself as a painter and decorator, a career he held for almost 20 years in the construction sector. CALI CEO Christine Cupitt said there had been an almost 10 per cent increase every year for a decade in the rate of people who put in a claim through their life insurance for total permanent …

Businesses must deal squarely with the harsh realities of mental health at the workplace
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Businesses must deal squarely with the harsh realities of mental health at the workplace

Live Mint  

Companies are responsible for creating a work environment conducive to mental health and well-being, for which, we need long-term strategies that integrate mental health into the organizational fabric. While we need policies to support those who report poor mental health, we also need a culture that is mindful of psychosocial risks and prioritizes inclusion and empathy in the workplace. Provide …

Inclusive Leadership: A Key Factor in Supporting Mental Health at Work
5 months ago

Inclusive Leadership: A Key Factor in Supporting Mental Health at Work

India Today  

The article emphasizes the importance of DEI in supporting mental health at work. It highlights that mental well-being is not an optional benefit but a mandatory question for employees, and that inclusive environments will encourage people to voice and table their needs. The article also focuses on creating flexible work environments, fostering belonging through inclusive leadership, and normalising mental health …

Prioritising employee mental health post-Covid: The key to a resilient workforce
1 year, 8 months ago

Prioritising employee mental health post-Covid: The key to a resilient workforce

Hindustan Times  

As the world emerges from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for employers and paymasters to recognise the paramount importance of maintaining good mental health among their employees. By fostering a supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance, and providing access to mental health resources, employers can help alleviate the burden on employees. Fostering a supportive work …

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture
1 year, 10 months ago

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture

Hindustan Times  

A decade ago, conversations around mental health support at the workplace were simply swept under the corporate carpet. As we peel back the layers of corporate norms, it becomes evident that mental health support stands as an irreplaceable pillar in creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Investing in mental health support not only benefits individual employees but also …

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
1 year, 11 months ago

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

News 18  

Mental health issues can be a major concern in the workplace, as they can have a significant impact on employee productivity, absenteeism, and turnover. Dr Vasudha Agarwal, Clinical Director, United We Care, says, “Mental health issues are a pressing concern for employers, as the poor mental health of employees results in a high cost to employers. The absence of a …

Are more people depressed & anxious, or are we just getting better at talking about mental health?
2 years, 2 months ago

Are more people depressed & anxious, or are we just getting better at talking about mental health?

LA Times  

This story was originally published in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter answering questions sent in by readers about what’s been weighing on their hearts and minds. Two large, ongoing and yearly surveys conducted by the federal government are the Centers for Disease Control’s National Health Interview Survey — for which 88,000 people nationally are randomly selected to participate, and which …

What do employees seek from their employers in a post pandemic world?
2 years, 3 months ago

What do employees seek from their employers in a post pandemic world?

Hindustan Times  

In 2019, employers started to grasp the prevalence of mental health at work and realised the need to address the stigma whereas in 2020, mental health support became pivotal for running a successful business while fast forward to 2021 and today, the stakes have been raised even higher. What do employees seek from their employers in a post pandemic world? …

Workplace stress: How to ensure sound mental health of employees
2 years, 5 months ago

Workplace stress: How to ensure sound mental health of employees

Firstpost  

Employee burnout, characterised by tiredness, melancholy, cynicism, impatience, and poor work performance, can become a major issue for businesses when added to the already-growing difficulty of juggling work and personal responsibilities Mental health problems in the workplace have received increasing attention since the end of the pandemic. Stress and mental health issues are closely associated Stress in the workplace and …

Five tips to ensure better mental health of employees at workplace
2 years, 5 months ago

Five tips to ensure better mental health of employees at workplace

Firstpost  

Demonstrate work-life balance and encourage your employees to take care of their own mental health Toxic work environments can have a negative impact on the mental health of employees. If workplace stress is regarded as one of the major causes of mental health issues, it can also help solve those issues. Even if a company provides coverage for mental and …

Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
2 years, 10 months ago

Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week. “Working from home has been a lot less stressful when it comes to work-life balance,” said Carmona, who works in finance at Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families. Among workers who were …

California has too few behavioral health professionals. Lawmakers propose a fix
3 years, 1 month ago

California has too few behavioral health professionals. Lawmakers propose a fix

LA Times  

Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener, shown in 2019, introduced a bill Wednesday that would offer financial stipends to students pursuing a master’s degree in social work while creating a fund to increase pay and set bonuses for current licensed professionals. Senate Bill 964 by Sen. Scott Wiener would offer $37,000 in stipends to students pursuing a master’s degree in social …

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace
3 years, 3 months ago

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace

The Independent  

Fora is a Business Reporter client Prioritising well-being in the workspace, along with optimised office space, enhances the productivity of employees and businesses Mental health and wellbeing support is needed more than ever. Fora’s buildings receive more fresh air than the majority of Grade A commercial office spaces in London and the UK, while best-in-class ventilation draws in 100 per …

Employee mental health is a huge concern after such a brutal stretch
3 years, 8 months ago

Employee mental health is a huge concern after such a brutal stretch

CNN  

Living in a perpetual state of disruption, uncertainty and grief can test anyone’s mental health. They’ve also catapulted employee mental health to the top of many employers’ list of concerns and priorities. And once you’re back in the workplace, mental health issues don’t go away,” said Sandra Kuhn, the national leader for thebehavioral health practice at benefits consulting firm Mercer. …

Mental health at work: How employers can help
3 years, 11 months ago

Mental health at work: How employers can help

LA Times  

Employers should let their workers know that mental health is a priority and make workers feel safe to discuss the matter, experts say. Reassure employees it’s safe to accept help: Many employers who offer mental health programs have a “last-mile problem,” One Mind Executive Vice President Daryl Tol says, “where you bring a tool to team members but they won’t …

Workers look to their bosses for mental health support. Many aren’t getting it
4 years ago

Workers look to their bosses for mental health support. Many aren’t getting it

LA Times  

Home-bound workers and those out serving the public have struggled to keep their equilibrium during a trauma year of mass disease and death. “We’ve all lost sense of when to stop working and what a weekend means.” Uchitel said she hopes internal struggles even among top executives will compel companies to get more serious about how they support employees’ mental …

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy?
4 years ago

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy?

BBC  

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy? Encouragingly, employers are taking notice.” Eliza, who’s seen an increase in the number of wellness programmes, classes and workshops at her investment firm, feels “the pandemic forced this urgency, like, we’re literally going to lose people quickly if we don’t do something”, she says. Alamy Despite more conversation about wellness in …

People with mental health issues worried about returning to office post-lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

People with mental health issues worried about returning to office post-lockdown

The Independent  

New data shows people living with mental health problems are more likely to be concerned about returning to the office once coronavirus restrictions ease. “The worry I have is that some people think going back to “normal” will be like a flick of a switch, when it needs to be much more gradual for both clinical reasons and for mental …

As offices reopen, employers face a surge in mental health issues
4 years, 7 months ago

As offices reopen, employers face a surge in mental health issues

Wired  

The UK workforce is in the grip of a mental health epidemic. At the beginning of this year, global consultancy Deloitte estimated that a sixth of UK workers were experiencing a mental health issue at any one time, costing UK businesses between £42-45 billion a year through lost days and reduced productivity. Thanks to the coronavirus-imposed lockdown, that figure – …

All employees face mental health risks now. Here’s how managers can help.
4 years, 10 months ago

All employees face mental health risks now. Here’s how managers can help.

CNN  

The fallout from coronavirus has created high levels of stress for everyone – physically, psychologically, professionally and financially. Here’s what managers and company leaders can do to help mitigate the mental health risks facing their team members and de-stigmatize the issue so those who need help will seek it. “Acknowledge this is tough and it’s ok to say so,” said …

Job seekers with serious mental illnesses believe poor physical health makes it difficult to find jobs
5 years ago

Job seekers with serious mental illnesses believe poor physical health makes it difficult to find jobs

India Today  

In a recent study, researchers find that people with serious mental illness believe their physical health problems rather than psychological health make it difficult for them to find jobs. According to the lead author Ni Gao, an associate professor at Rutgers School of Health Professions, "The study underscores the urgent need for integrated mental health and physical health care for …

How managers can best help employees with mental health issues
5 years ago

How managers can best help employees with mental health issues

CNN  

It likely wasn’t in your job description when you were hired. But don’t suggest a diagnosis.” Darcy Gruttadaro, director, Center for Workplace Mental Health “People fear judgment and worry that it could affect their careers,” said Darcy Gruttadaro, director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health at the APA Foundation. In fact, a person suffering from depression may let their …

The time to focus on mental health at the workplace is now — an open letter to bosses everywhere
5 years, 3 months ago

The time to focus on mental health at the workplace is now — an open letter to bosses everywhere

Firstpost  

All we’re saying is that we’d love to work in a way that prioritises results and our well-being equally. But we know that stress, anxiety disorders and the many chronic diseases linked to them are waiting, ready to pounce on us, unless you decide to help: we know that one in five people will experience a mental health condition in …

Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health
5 years, 8 months ago

Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health

Salon  

In the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. The American Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, which includes certain mental health conditions, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to help them get their jobs done. Some employers also offer mental …

Mental Illness Is On The Rise But Access To Care Keeps Dwindling
7 years, 11 months ago

Mental Illness Is On The Rise But Access To Care Keeps Dwindling

Huff Post  

frimages/Getty Serious psychological distress, or SPD, defined by feeling of sadness and depressive symptoms that interfere with an individual's physical wellbeing. A new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Interview Survey shows that serious psychological distress, or SPD, defined as severe sadness and depressive symptoms that interfere with a person’s physical wellbeing, is …

Bosses urged to do more as stress named top health concern by workers
8 years, 5 months ago

Bosses urged to do more as stress named top health concern by workers

The Independent  

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