3 Ways To Determine If An Employer Supports Mental Health At Work
Want to hear a shocking statistic? Approximately 25% of the people living in America today have a diagnosed mental illness. From anxiety, depression, or another condition, tons of people experience symptoms from illnesses making it challenging to work.
Many businesses are incorporating mental health days into their work policies helping employees take time off without running out of sick time. As more companies put mental health policies into place, it not only de-stigmatizes the topic of mental health but also provides the support employees need when it comes to mental health in the workplace.
Some businesses incorporating mental health practices into their workplace today are proving it’s a good idea to do so; employees are loving it! What they’re doing is creating support systems, offering resources, and providing an open work environment so staff feel cared for at their place of employment.
Here are some practices businesses can put into place to improve the mental health of their employees and create a sustainable workspace retaining employees and boosts their mental health in and out of the office.
If you’re on the hunt for a new gig and hoping to score some mental health perks aligned with your life, here are some key things you can look for from future employers.
Workshops To Boost Mental Health
By providing mental health workshops to staff of all levels, employers are bridging the gap between employees and help to create a supportive environment for the entire team to learn and grow in. Many mental health workshop providers offer both in-person and virtual workshops so there’s a workshop for every workplace environment.
Workshops benefiting a business might include topics surrounding mental health stereotypes, fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment, or communication courses so employees are better equipped to share their thoughts in a productive, kind, and respectful way.
Provides Counseling and Group Therapy
If possible, providing full, comprehensive insurance plans to employees to adequately cover costs of mental health resources is the best route to take. If that’s not a practical approach for an employer, having an in-office counselor who’s available to staff is another great option.
Everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to. Whether it’s a one-on-one conversation between an employee and on-site counselor or a group therapy setting organized to help employees through events or changes happening within the workplace, creating an open flow of communication can improve the mental health of employees.
Open and Inviting Work Environments
Creating open and inviting work environments supportive of each individual employee’s needs helps every member of the team feel heard and seen. Having managers and team leaders understanding employees’ unique circumstances helps create an open and honest type of environment. De-stigmatizing mental health and providing a judgment-free zone for staff of all levels contributes to creating an open and inviting work environment so many employees are seeking now.
It’s important for employers and employees alike to take mental health into account as a vital component of the workplace. As more people speak up and remove the taboo stereotypes plaguing the term ‘mental health’, we can build a stronger work community benefiting every member of the team.
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