The Growing Mental Health Crisis
Months of turmoil and upheaval take a toll; the mental wellbeing of the workforce has never been a more important topic. See the online exclusive article "Engaging Employees on Their Mental Health," and the ASIS webinar Managing Better Conversations for Wellbeing for a more extensive look.
The Mental Health Crisis | An Organizational Approach to Mental Health
Mental health Issues Are on the Rise.
Risk of Depressive Disorder Increased
145%
Source: Total Brain, “Mental Health Index December 2020”
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40 percent report they are struggling with mental health or substance abuse. |
risk of general anxiety disorder increased 80 percent |
9 in 10
employees say workplace causes them stress, with 83% experiencing “emotional exhaustion”
Source: National Safety Council, “What Employees Can do When it Comes to Mental Health”
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57% |
of workers in UK say their organization offers no mental health and well being training or support. |
31% |
of managers report being trained to recognize signs of poor mental health. |
Source: Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (UK), and Management Today, “Workplace Wellbeing”
Comparing Feb 2020 to Dec 2020
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9 percent decrease in worker memory and recall capacity. |
62 percent decrease in focus and sustained attention capacity |
Source: Total Brain, “Mental Health Index December 2020”
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