Mental Health and Well-being in HR

Understanding the
Impact and Importance
Defination
A state of well-being where
individuals realize their
abilities, cope with normal
stresses, work productively,
and contribute to their
community.

Global Impact of
Mental Disorders
1 in every 8 people globally
lives with a mental disorder.

The Impact of Low Mental

Health in the Workplace
Global Cost: Depression and anxiety
cost the global economy $1 trillion
annually.
Lost Working Days: An estimated 12
billion days lost per year due to
mental disorders.
Absenteeism: Mental health
conditions lead to increased absence
from work.

Improving mental health in

the workplace
Prevent Work-Related Mental Health Conditions:
Manage psychosocial risks in the workplace by
assessing and then mitigating, modifying, or removing
workplace risks to mental health.
Protect and Promote Mental Health at Work: This
strategy focuses on training managers and workers.
For managers, training should cover recognizing and
responding to emotional distress, building
interpersonal skills like open communication and
active listening, and understanding how job stressors
affect mental health. Workers should be trained in
mental health literacy to improve knowledge and
reduce stigma.

Importance of Mental
Health in the Workplace
Productivity & Economic Benefits: Direct link
between good mental health and increased
productivity; contrasts with $1 trillion global loss
due to mental disorders.
Employee Well-being & Satisfaction: Mental health
boosts morale and job satisfaction, improving
performance and reducing absenteeism.
Lower Healthcare Costs: Focusing on mental health
decreases costs from stress-related illnesses.
Attracting & Retaining Talent: A mentally healthy
workplace attracts and retains skilled employees.

References
WHO - Mental Health: Strengthening Our Response
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-
sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-
response
WHO - Mental Health at Work
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-
sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work
Rajgopal, S. (2022). Telework and mental health: A
study of interrelationships during COVID-19.
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 68(2),
206-213.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35270294/
Mental Health Foundation. (2018). Stress statistics.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental
-health-statistics-stress