Covid-19 has impacted every facet of our lives, including where and how we work. Many people are worried about losing their jobs, paying their bills and putting food on the table. Employees who are back in the workplace are learning to navigate new requirements like masking and physical distancing and if they are/were working from home, they may be facing feelings of isolation and loneliness, others are in toxic workplaces, work pressure and deliverables making depression, anxiety and substance abuse rise. Now more than ever, employers must support their employees by raising awareness on Mental Health to help them seek help without shame, learn the warning signs of Mental Health difficulties. Building a strong workforce by creating safe spaces for Mental Health conversations is critical to also improve employee well-being, retention and productivity. Employees Mental Health should be given higher priority, the challenge is have you as an employer made a culture shift when it comes to Mental Health at the workplace? Mending Minds Foundation is here for you to ensure your employees help them manage emotions, have positive coping mechanisms, stress management understand warning signs of Mental Health difficulties, suicide prevention and ensure they seek help if need be to build a strong workforce with high productivity.
