Quotations from poet Maya Angelou and sociologist C Wright Mills to explore the reasons why members of the LGBT+ community are more prone to mental health problems than the general population.
PurposeMental health is a growing concern amongst UK employers, yet eight in ten employers currently have no mental health policy. This paper aims to highlight why employers should implement such a policy and gives advice on implementing an effective well-being policy.Design/methodology/approach...
BIPOC communities suffer the most when mental health is not properly addressed in the workplace.According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress, such as sadness a...
Employee mental health has become an increased area of focus for organizations, and with innovative benefit solutions, they can improve outcomes.
Employers have come a long way in reducing the stigma around talking about mental health issues in the workplace. More companies are encouraging their workers to have open conversations, and they are providing training to managers on how to approach difficult conversations. “Two years ago, I don...
"The workplace environment for mental health shows some encouraging signs: it's more acceptable to say the words 'depression' or 'anxiety,'" said Betsy Schwartz, APAF's Director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health. "That's an extremely important step towards defeating the fear and sham...
In today’s workplace, mental health and well-being programs thrive on tech solutions, including mental wellness apps, tele-mental health services, and virtual counselling. Each of these initiatives involves employees volunteering sensitive information a
A new commitment for employers aiming to help improve mental health care in the workplace has been launched. The Mental Health at Work Commitment sets out a best practice framework containing six standards – based on those published in the independent Government-commissioned Thriving At Work review...
AH:From my experience of working with thousands of companies in this area, employers need to add well-being and mental health support to the workflow. They need to meet employees where they are and support them in real time. We have found that well-being days or PTO is no...
Guest: Arthur Evans, Jr., PhD, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, American Psychological AssociationMindset by One Medical: onemedical.com/services/mindsetTags: American Psychological Association, Business Group on Health, Coronavirus, COVID-19, emotional health, mental health, ...