Mental Health in the Workplace
Is undue stress good for business?
No
Does everyone react the same way to stressful situations like a global pandemic?
No, everyone reacts differently.
What needs to be prioritized in the wake of COVID-19 in the workplace?
The mental needs of all workers
Is there a correlation between employer support and mental health?
Yes, HUGE!!
Is workplace stress always a bad thing?
No. It depends on how well the workplace responds and supports the employees.
Name a common feeling brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sadness, distress, worry, confusion, fear, or anger.
According to the Mental Health Index™, is it likely that Canadians will return to normal spending habits from before the pandemic?
No, it is unlikely. It showed worries about safety, job security, and financial risk causing a change in spending habits after the pandemic.
What are ‘mental health’ days (offered in the workplace)?
A day off. These are days to yourself to give yourself a break and keep your mental health in check.
A mentally healthy workplace results in what?
Improved business
Why are people beginning to fear when they develop common health problems like a cold?
They fear that they are being infected by COVID-19.
July's sub-scores from the Mental Health Index are the worst they've been for which consecutive month in a row (what number)?
The third consecutive month in a row.
Name an area of improvement for employers.
- provide stronger support to deal with anxiety
- provide clearer guidance on how to prevent spreading or getting the virus
In the past 6 months, 25% of employees have revealed that they have become mentally ill due to what?
Workplace related stress
By May 2020, the percentage of Canadians that reported excellent or good mental health dropped to what percentage?
48%
LOWERED JOB SATISFACTION =?
LOWER PRODUCTIVITY
What is the purpose of mental health accommodations in the workplace?
They allow workers struggling with their mental health to do their work much more productively, with fewer health and disability costs.
How many Canadians are missing work due to mental illness each and every week?
500,000
Which zone of the Mental Health Continuum is becoming very common to enter?
The 'Reacting' zone
Why is this time challenging for employers as well as employees?
They hold a great amount of responsibility at this time. They must address mental health issues while ensuring a productive and efficient workplace during a pandemic.
What happens to business when employees take 'mental health' days off when they don't need them?
There are fewer workers and less business being conducted. Lower productivity.