Thursday, November 10, 2011

Ten ways to create a mentally healthy workplace

1. Be proactive. Don’t sit back and wait for problems to come to you. Consider all the things that make your workplace what it is. Examine culture, norms, policies and expectations to find out what you can change to create an environment that’s conducive to promoting mental health.
2. Make it a priority. Mental health is an issue that is often overlooked by employers but it is a very real concern, as a growing number of employees find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of their jobs, families and finances. In fact, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and Canada for people between the ages of 15 to 44. Studies have also shown definitively that mental health disorders – including depression, anxiety, burnout, substance abuse -- cost Canadian companies billions of dollars annually.
Read the full story:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-tools/the-top-tens/ten-ways-to-create-a-mentally-healthy-workplace/article2221233/?from=sec434

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