The theme of this year’s world Mental Health Day seeks to create awareness in the workplace with the official theme “It is time to prioritize Mental Health at the work place.”
Considering the significant percentage of people in employment and who also spend most of their lucrative hours of the day at work, it is important to ensure that the work place environment is conducive for all the workers, regardless of their Mental Health status.
By creating an environment that promotes equality among all workers without any form of discrimination against any staff, based on their history of mental health challenges.
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We will be destigmatizing this illness and promoting confidence, and improving efficiency in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities at the workplace by the affected individuals.
*Key Highlights*
Healthy mental well-being is essential for optimal workplace performance.
Prolonged exposure to stressful factors may trigger the manifestation of mental illness in prone individuals
Mental disorders are not infectious.
Adequate social support helps to promote our mental health and prevent psychological breakdown.
Promoting workplace policies and schedules that support the maintenance of stable mental health.
Promoting equity in benefits
Mental disorders are a form of chronic medical conditions amenable to treatment.
Early diagnosis and treatment have better long-term prognosis.
Taking breaks during work shifts promotes mental health.
Adequate, balanced diet supports a healthy mind
Taking a vacation when due helps to refresh and recharge our physical and mental capacities.
Recreational activities and games at the workplace and encouraging members to participate help to promote our mental health.
Organizing workplace retreats and social gatherings to foster interactions and unity among staff is desirable.
Organizing workplace seminars on stress and time management, etc, would help the employees who may be at risk stay healthy.
Organizing seminars to educate workplace staff about mental well-being , mental disorders, and the challenges posed by discrimination against people living with the conditions.
Refreshing sound sleep helps improve our mental health. Ensure you observe adequate nighttime sleep and daily rest.
Physical exercise helps to increase blood flow to the brain, thereby improving mental functioning.
Encouraging staff participation in the organization’s corporate social responsibility activities promotes self fulfillment through giving back to the society.
*Conclusion*
It has been shown that organizations that have policies and programs that promote the mental well-being of the staff help to improve the quality of life of their employees with improved work performance by them.
*Mental Health is Wealth*
*Dr Olusegun Akinwotu.*
