How and why to prioritize mental health at work

Here are five charts on why it’s so hard to talk about mental health, why workers’ mental health is worth paying attention to, and what companies can do to make their workers’ voices heard .

Talking about mental health is difficult. Talking about mental health in the workplace is even more difficult.

Is the workplace the right place to talk about mental health? New NAMI/Ipsos poll shows workers are embracing it, and doing so creates a more productive workforce with less burnout. It may be possible.

Here are five diagrams showing why it’s so hard to talk about mental health, why workers’ mental health is worth paying attention to, and what companies can do to make sure their workers’ voices are heard. Masu.

1. It starts at the top. Workers who feel like executives and managers care about them are much more likely to openly talk about their mental health with co-workers. When it comes to creating a culture where mental health is a priority, it starts with the culture of managers and executives.
2. It is important to fight the stigma. What keeps people from talking about mental work in healthcare? The most commonly cited reason is stigma. But simply starting a conversation about mental health is also another way to resolve the issue. No one wants to be the only one talking about mental health.
3. Prioritizing your mental health will improve your productivity. Here’s why it’s important to prioritize your mental health. When employees feel like their company is prioritizing their mental health, burnout is lower and fewer people experience a drop in productivity. Prioritizing mental health is not only a way to show your employees you care, but also a way to keep them engaged.
4. What matters and what employees know. Employees say that some benefits, such as mental health sick leave and flexible work arrangements, can go a long way in building a positive work culture, but they say that some benefits, such as mental health sick leave and flexible work arrangements, can go a long way in building a positive work culture, but Only about half of employees say they are. Refunds for fitness and wellness/meditation apps are another area that is underserved.
5. Training helps support openness. Does training help? The majority of workers say yes. Almost all workers feel that training on mental health protection, managing stress and burnout, or communicating with colleagues could help support mental health at work.

The workplace is not typically thought of as a place to discuss mental health. In fact, the data also shows that workers are far more willing to talk about mental health with friends and family than managers and executives.

But if you want to create a workforce that is less burnout, more productive, and less likely to quit, dispelling the stigma behind talking about mental health in the workplace can go a long way.

This article was originally published on Ipsos.