Here’s how we solve the mental health crisis at work
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Depression or anxiety affects up to 20% of the population in advanced societies; mental health issues lead to 12 billion working days lost annually, costing the global economy around US$1 trillion; 40% of business leaders report decreased revenue due to mental health issues; 42% of employees with mental health benefits are less likely to leave their jobs; 58% of employees reported work significantly impacting their mental health two years into the pandemic; fostering a mental health-friendly environment is crucial as we spend one-third of our lives at work; Dr. Candice Powell is the CEO of Mind HK; the article emphasizes the need for effective mental health support in workplaces.
#MentalHealth #Workplace #Productivity #Absenteeism #Presenteeism #EmployeeBenefits #Support #Wellbeing #HongKong #DrCandicePowell
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3281643/heres-how-we-solve-mental-health-crisis-work
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