Constantly connected technologies, fast paced and highly demanding
projects, and corporate culture in general can make the
average workplace very challenging.
Approximately two in three employees report that work is a significant source of stress according to research reported by the American Heart Association. By taking steps to build a more resilient workforce with mental health initiatives, you can help your employees better manage their high-demanding jobs, stay balanced when faced with strong emotions, and support each other in difficult times.
Workplace stress contributes to poor physical and mental outcomes.
The damage stress causes to both physical and mental health is well-documented. A 2015 meta-analysis of 228 studies, conducted by researchers from Stanford University and the Harvard Business School, found that common workplace stressors increase individuals’ risk of self-rated poor health, self-rated mental illnesses, physician-reported illnesses and even mortality.
This suggests that less severe mental health concerns such as stress can trigger larger problems.
Source: Safety & Health Magazine
The cost of doing nothing about workplace mental health and wellness is significantly higher than investing in evidence-based prevention and treatment.
Failure to support employees’ mental health not only weighs on the employees themselves, but it also weighs heavily on an organizations’ bottom line. Businesses can no longer afford the status quo.
$23 billion is the amount spent annually in the U.S. on work productivity loss due to depression alone.
Every $1 investment in promoting mental health has a $3 – $5 return.
Source: Society for Human Resource Managment (SHRM)
Investing in workplace mental health and wellness increases retention, recruitment, and productivity.
Studies show it lowers absenteeism, disability leave, and medical costs; and reduces employee-related risks and potential liabilities.
85% of people say their mental health issues at work negatively affect their home life (and vice versa).
76% of people believe companies should be doing more to support the mental health of their workforce.
Source: Society for Human Resource Managment (SHRM)
Fully accredited through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, our Mental Health First Aid trainings provide a 3 year certification upon completion of the program.
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Virtual certifications can be done with 15 people per training event.
In person certifications can have up to 30 people per training event.
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