No more than a decade ago mental health sadly, carried a stigma which prevented patients from even discussing it within their own families. Fortunately, that has now begun to change. The issue gained recognition and importance during the extended lockdowns in the aftermath of the Covid 19 pandemic. Subsequently, employers acknowledge this as something that could no longer be ignored and needed to be grappled with.
As our research report suggests, employers are taking corrective steps in the right direction to provide support and therapeutic assistance to workers, who suffer from this unfortunate ailment. The fact is, it is so easily treatable, only if awareness could be spread, symptoms recognised and medical intervention sought. Mental health has business repercussions, as the productivity rate of employees falls drastically and burnouts happen faster. This may not, as the usual impression goes, yet affect the overall business and the culture of an organisation, but the reality is quite different. The reason is the problem is far more widespread than many are prepared to admit or even recognise. Consequently, employers have a moral obligation in this regard.
This podcast offers a perspective.