Work Place & Mental Wellness Part 1
Updated: Feb 11, 2022
Every One Plays a Role!
Mentally healthy workplaces work better for everyone—employees, managers, business
owners, and organizational leaders alike. They provide positive places where everyone
feels supported and able to do their best work.

As a business owner, you may feel you lack the expertise or resources to create a
mentally healthy working environment or support employees with a mental health
condition. However, there are a number of simple, practical actions you can take to
promote positive mental health in your workplace.
Heading #1: Know the Facts
Heading #2: Create a Plan
Heading #3: Common Signs of Declining Health
Heading #1: Know the Facts
Mental health is about how we think, feel, and behave. Just as our physical health
fluctuates, so too, does our mental health as goes through ups and downs.
Among the most common mental health problems are anxiety and depression, which
can be brought on for many reasons, including work-related issues.
Mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder,
or schizophrenia, can all affect our ability to engage and perform at work at a
consistently high level.
Research studies provide strong evidence that companies with high levels of mental
health awareness are more successful. For example, according to research by the
University of Warwick, addressing wellbeing at work increases productivity by up to
12%. Additionally, a government report concluded that businesses that spend money on
mental health interventions receive exponential returns on their investment.
Read more about the research findings at https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/new_study_shows/ and https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/658145/thriving-at-work-
stevenson-farmer-review.pdf
Heading #2: Create a Plan
Approach your plan of action for creating a mentally healthy workplace as you would
any issue that arises within your business. This includes understanding the problem,
creating a realistic plan, ensuring adequate resources, and reviewing the program to
consider its outcomes.
Everyone has a role in looking after their own mental health and creating a mentally
healthy workplace. An action plan provides the framework from which this can happen
and ensures that any investment you make—time, money, or other resources—will be
cost-effective.
Heading #3: Common Signs of Declining Mental Health
Colleagues and managers need to be aware of the common signs of declining mental
health. Some symptoms are often misinterpreted, such as decreased performance or
increased errors, which can lead to discipline.
Some common signs that can surface in colleagues or employees who are struggling
with their mental health include:
- Making more mistakes than usual or having trouble with decision-making and
concentration
- Increased irritability and sensitivity to criticism
- Increased absences
- Physical symptoms, such as being constantly tired or suffering from a cold that won’t
go away
- Taking less care with their appearance or showing signs of drinking alcohol to help
them switch off in the evenings
If a colleague or subordinate exhibits any of the above signs out of the ordinary, they
may be experiencing poor mental health. When paired with a persistent depressed
mood, decreased energy and focus, or being more emotional—these behaviors may
indicate the need for accommodation.
Does your company have a policy on disability leave?
Services Available:
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BrainFit for Work and Life
The above list of program are available online or live. Stomping Out Your ANT is a big hit with companies and organization to introduce the topic of Mental Wellness.
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