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The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General released a framework addressing a public health crisis: Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being. This approach underscores how deeply interconnected our work, health, and social systems are. When people have equitable access to resources, it not only impacts their daily lives but also enhances their overall well-being and long-term health outcomes.

📣 The mental health of healthcare workers is a critical aspect of maintaining a robust healthcare system. High stress levels, long hours, and the emotional toll of patient care can lead to burnout. To ensure the well-being of our healthcare professionals, it is essential to provide mental health resources, foster a supportive workplace culture, and encourage open communication about mental health challenges 🚀 Dive into our latest article to explore strategies for supporting the mental health of healthcare workers 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDh35z_q #healthcare #mentalhealth #healthcaresystem

The results of our 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report revealed that most workers, regardless of their location or industry, are dealing with mental health issues that affect them on the job and need more robust support from their employers. Organizations must confront these issues head-on, and shift their focus from individual employee mental health to a holistic approach of ensuring access to effective care and building healthy companies and cultures. https://lnkd.in/efkMD-cD

Should you tell your manager about any ongoing or chronic health conditions you may be experiencing? Or do you keep quiet, because social stigma about unseen health issues and mental health conditions may lead to discrimination in the workplace? It’s a tough question and I usually advise people not to disclose because they don’t need to give their managers an excuse to sideline or fire them (never for that reason of course, but they can easily make something up). This seminar might provide workers with a useful tool to help them make that decision about disclosure. The Institute for Work and Health does great research and helps build evidence-based strategies, so workers facing the decision around disclosing a condition may find the content helpful. The link to register: https://lnkd.in/giE3D_Wt

What mental health priorities are employers focusing on for the future? This year’s Employer Health Care Strategy Survey revealed that 79% of employers have prioritized mental health access as one of their top three goals for 2025. To reach these goals, companies are pursuing innovative strategies like virtual counseling and providing on-site counselors. https://ow.ly/6gk330sIwRv

What mental health priorities are employers focusing on for the future? This year’s Employer Health Care Strategy Survey revealed that 79% of employers have prioritized mental health access as one of their top three goals for 2025. To reach these goals, companies are pursuing innovative strategies like virtual counseling and providing on-site counselors. https://ow.ly/ljpO30sHqly

Research shows that sadly 3 in 4 suicides are men and only 36% of NHS referrals for psychological therapies are men. London Business Journal share in their latest article that men clock up around 1.5 thousand hours a year in an office, working from home, or with their team on-site. It’s essential to understand how workplace culture and health support can protect men. In this article, Vicky Walker, our Group Director of People shares that “Presenteeism is yet another barrier affecting men in the workplace. Our research shows that only 15% of men have taken time off due to mental health, compared to 40% for physical illness. Employers need to acknowledge that men do not just suffer from societal stigma but also self-stigma when it comes to discussing their health and emotions.” From investing in Mental Health First Aid training to providing meaningful health initiatives, have a read of the full article for five steps employers can take to provide empathy and support to their teams: #MensHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Presenteeism #MentalHealthStigma

Prioritize Mental Health. MyAdvisor gives customers, employees, patients, and health plan members comprehensive care approaches to behavioral health and wellness. https://hubs.li/Q02sWgKL0