Did you know an estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly 1 trillion in profit?
Did you know that 1 in 6 workers experience mental health problems like anxiety and depression, and that research shows that work is the biggest cause of stress in an individuals life?
Did you know poor working environments – including discrimination, inequality, and bullying, negative work culture, dysfunctional work relationships, and lack of support – pose a risk to mental health?​
Thankfully, there are effective actions to prevent mental health risks at work, protect and promote mental health at work, and support workers with mental health conditions!​​
This is where we can help...
​If you are an employer who cares about their workers, then you probably already know that work can protect mental health. Almost 60% of the world population is in the workforce, and all workers have the right to a safe and healthy environment at work. Decent work supports good mental health by providing;
​a livelihood, a sense of confidence, purpose and achievement, an opportunity for positive relationships and inclusion in a community, and a platform for structured routines, among many other benefits.
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"For people with mental health conditions, decent work can contribute to recovery and inclusion, improve confidence and social functioning.​ Safe and healthy working environments are not only a fundamental right but are also more likely to minimize tension and conflicts at work and improve staff retention, work performance and productivity. Conversely, a lack of effective structures and support at work, especially for those living with mental health conditions, can affect a person’s ability to enjoy their work and do their job well; it can undermine people’s attendance at work and even stop people getting a job in the first place."
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The world health organisation (WHO)
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Our company uses an in house PAWS program for corporate wellness. We will professionally assess your business for risks to mental health, acutely diagnose the area's requiring improvement, suggest wellness strategies that will create an enabling environment for change, and then support your business, and employees, which will also involve receiving feedback from your work force so you can feel confident that the strategies are working.
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Some of the strategies we implement are;
Educating your employees about the importance of their own wellbeing
Mental health training for managers, supervisors, and team leaders to protect and promote mental health at work, and to become role models to their team
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Mental health first aid courses
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Empower employees to evaluate their own wellbeing regularly
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Access to personal therapy for individuals so they feel supported, and are offered the right psychological tools to help them thrive in their work
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Stress management workshops​ to prevent work-related mental health conditions
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Trauma & crisis management support​​
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Regular mental health workshops and wellness seminars to keep your whole leadership team involved and communicating well about wellbeing
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Of course, we understand every business is different, that's why we will work with you, side by side, every step of the way, to ensure your own personal company wellness goals are achieved.
If you are interested in becoming a pro-mental health workplace, in giving your employees a space to feel safe, and supported, and want to improve not only your workplace productivity, but in turn your profit margins, then please get in touch. We offer a free consultation visit to your business to discuss your needs and explore whether we can work together towards improving your workplace wellness.