How to support mental health at work

How do support mental health at work?

Human minds are the most complex yet most powerful instruments on the planet that get things done. If utilized to the fullest potential, one can gain mastery over his fate. Man is the reflection of his desires; he is as powerful as his discipline and as fragile as his unfathomable wishes. The evolution of professionals in the workplace has led to the development of the world economically, financially, and ecologically.

But as the world stands tall, mental health has come to a standstill. Well as the hustle culture grows mental health becomes neglected. Work is one of the most vital aspects of a person’s life, but more importantly, it is the healthy mind that strides the body to go to work and be productive.

Therapy and mental health.

Psychotherapy or talk therapy is a form of help offered by therapists or qualified professionals that assist the patient in controlling the symptoms of his illness and helping him heal. Therapy is a very effective way of dealing with mental health disorders, It gives you an insight into your emotions and helps you understand the grassroots of the problem.

Why suffer in silence when you can break the defiance and actively choose to heal?

It has always been a saying people with mental health problems are fragile and cannot handle situations well. On the contrary, these people are stuck with a spiral of thoughts inside their minds and still, they try their best to keep up with the daily challenges of strife. And anybody who is not ready to give up no matter how difficult life becomes is a sign of strength in itself.

Life is a journey of ups and downs, highs and lows. If we remain in our past forever, we carry a burden with us, If we remain in the fear of tomorrow, we carry fear with us. But if we remain in the present, we carry life with us.

This is how mental health can be supported at work.

1. 4-day work week- There could be a work culture where you could work 4 days a week and get the rest of the week off. The work Culture of 4-day work is followed in most of the European countries which have witnessed a boost in productivity.

2. Mental Health Leaves- Mental health leave days offer the right amount of rest to recharge and become energized for the next day.

3. Build an uplifting work culture- Building an uplifting work culture allows you to support not only your employees but also creates a better social standing

4. Maintain Flexibility- Maintaining flexibility gives you the power to be in control, and a flexible office gives its employees and themselves freedom that helps maintain discipline.

5. Allow yourself to be vulnerable – Allowing yourself to be vulnerable about your experiences not only lifts the burden off your chest but also gives others the courage to open up.

Certain practices keep the employee motivated, and help balance his life

Motivation and its rewards

Motivation is the driving force for performing better in any organization. Companies that can keep their employees motivated are the ones who perform way better than their peers. There are many ways in which companies could keep their employees motivated and uplifted.

Some of them are

1. Bonuses
2. Appraisals
3. Incentives
4. Training
5. Picnics
6. Trips
7. Team Building Sessions

8.Good Work Culture

if any working body takes care of its employees well, they benefit largely.

Here are some of the rewards that a company and the employees who are motivated and enthusiastic reap. If a company keeps its employees well motivated, the turnover of the company increases, as the employees are driven harder and more efficiently. Similarly, if an employee is motivated by the company, their confidence in themselves increases.

Companies can increase their goodwill as well as social standing if they keep their employees motivated. Motivated employees tend to have better morale and self-worth. Companies who take initiative to motivate and support their employees have a better relationship with their employees and clients.

Motivation is less to do with rewards and more to do with an organic environment in which both the company and the employees thrive. Mental health mainly needs unashamed conversations that let the hearts speak the depth of their truth.

-Hridya