In the current situation, it's pleasant and welcome to hear that a colleague, acquaintance, or family member is healthy. However, few people ask if they are also mentally okay. Mental health problems, depression, or anxiety significantly impact work life, which is why we will address this topic with numbers in this article.
Almost 15 % people reported suffering from mental health issues at work. Such an employee may exhibit reduced productivity or focus for a period of time. The problem arises if the issue is not addressed over time or if it worsens. It is necessary to have conversations with them sensitively, empathetically, and most importantly, to address the problem as soon as possible.
The mental attitude of colleagues at work even affects the number of sick days.
The mental state of colleagues at work even affects the number of sick days. A survey published in Great Britain found that, as many as 12.7 % sick days can be attributed to mental health conditions.
Women employed full-time have nearly twice the probability, that they will have a common mental health problem like men employed full-time.
Depression and anxiety have a significant economic impact. The estimated costs to the global economy are $1 billion USD annually in productivity loss.
On the contrary, 86% of employees receiving treatment for depression report an increase in their productivity.
A WHO-led study estimated that for every $1 invested in treating common mental disorders, $4 are returned in the form of improved health and productivity.
This information may be very helpful for HR departments of Slovak companies. A work psychologist can provide employees with the necessary attention and help with problem-solving.
In 2019, a survey was conducted on a sample of 1500 people. More than a third of respondents stated that they left their jobs partly due to mental health. Of those 59 percent stated that the main reason was mental health.
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