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Addressing mental health in high-risk occupations

Addressing mental health in high-risk occupations

High-risk occupations play some of the most fundamental roles in our society. We need them for our lives to function smoothly. However, these people face a much higher number and intensity of stressors than the average person. Despite this, they continue to work to ensure people’s needs are met.

The importance of job control and autonomy on worker's mental health

The importance of job control and autonomy on worker's mental health

There has been a shifting focus on job control and autonomy in the corporate workspace. Managers and leadership positions are increasingly aware of the close relationship between autonomy and mental wellbeing. Furthermore, a study by Manpower Group reports that nearly 40% of employees worldwide are prioritizing autonomy in their career

Building mental health literacy among employees

Building mental health literacy among employees

Mental health literacy is crucial especially in a workplace setting as it can set the attitude for the team when approaching mental health challenges. Professional environments tend to have multiple stressors for employees which can have mental health effects. Despite the prevalence of mental health challenges, many workplaces do not

How can you leverage technology for mental health support in the workplace?

How can you leverage technology for mental health support in the workplace?

Mental health is increasingly a topic of discussion in corporate sectors, and innovative methods to improve mental wellbeing are being implemented. This shift in focus on employees' self-care is crucial for both themselves and the company’s sustained success. One can leverage the power of technology to facilitate mental

How to promote mental health in start-up environments?

How to promote mental health in start-up environments?

Start-ups are a thrilling and insightful beginning for many. Start-up environments create multiple avenues for exciting opportunities which can cause fast-paced and high-pressure work environments. It is easy to get carried away by the passion displayed by the team. This can be detrimental to the quality of your work, as

World Hello Day: Why is communication a better tool to manage conflicts in the workspace?

World Hello Day: Why is communication a better tool to manage conflicts in the workspace?

All organizations have their fair share of disputes. It is nearly unavoidable in a workspace. You are interacting with your colleagues every shift, and there may be some miscommunication along the way. In fact, in a study conducted by US firm Gartner, 70% of corporate errors are a result of

4 Strategies to Encourage Self-Acceptance and Wellbeing

4 Strategies to Encourage Self-Acceptance and Wellbeing

Across the globe, people, companies, leaders, and commoners have slowly begun taking baby steps to support people struggling with mental health. Oftentimes, we stand in our own way, restrict ourselves from seeking help for fear of being judged, and shy away from participating in wellbeing initiatives, only moving further away

Why should your workplace have trained suicide prevention gatekeepers?

Why should your workplace have trained suicide prevention gatekeepers?

Suicide has been a prevalent issue in the world. It has been incredibly detrimental to the world at large. We’ve lost wonderful human beings to suicide when it can be certainly prevented in the first place. It is crucial to actively tackle this issue to minimize the consequences of

5 Visual Messages You Need to Have in Your Workplace to Drive Awareness about Suicide Prevention

5 Visual Messages You Need to Have in Your Workplace to Drive Awareness about Suicide Prevention

In a fast-paced, and demanding work environment like yours, it’s relatively common to feel exhausted when working continuously. This can take a toll on your and your employees’ mental health, in the short and long run. To ensure wellbeing is duly nurtured in your workplace, you need to make

How to care for suicide-ideating employees in the remote workplace?

How to care for suicide-ideating employees in the remote workplace?

With the rising preference for working remotely, you must be mindful of the certain negatives that come with it. This may include mental health-related issues which may lead to suicide ideation for employees. As a people leader and a team member, it is important to be empathetic and supportive of