Most people spend the majority of their waking hours
working. During those long hours, the office setting either promotes good
mental health or contributes to poor emotional well-being. Despite the large
role that office culture plays in employee well-being, most companies rarely –
if ever – mention the subject of mental health.
Employers certainly can’t prevent all mental health problems.
Genetics and past traumatic experiences are just a couple of the factors that
can influence a person’s mental health. But there are steps employers can take
to reduce stress and promote resilience.
The Cost of Mental Health Problems to Employers
Nearly 1 in 5 people experienced a diagnosable mental
health problem in the last year, and many other people are at risk, according
to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The vast
majority of people struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, and other
mental illnesses suffer in silence.
Employees with untreated mental illness cost employers
billions of dollars each year. An estimated 217 million days of work are lost
annually due to productivity decline related to mental illness and substance,
according to the Center for Prevention and Health Services. Additionally,
mental illness and substance use disorders are the fifth leading cause of
short-term disability and the third leading cause of long-term disability in
the United States.
To read more on this story, click here: May Is Mental Health Awareness Month -- Here's Why Companies Should Care
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