Employee Mental Health

Nearly 156 million Indians need mental health interventions. Here is how you can bring some sunshine into your work culture

- Rachna Chhachhi

MAY HAS BEEN declared mental health awareness month by the World Health Organization (WHO). During and after the pandemic, mental health has become among the burning topics that need to be addressed and brought into the mainstream. So how does this affect you or your organisation? Admitting, recognising the signs and seeking timely help will ensure that your mental health does not affect your physical health. Do remember, in almost all the studies, poor mental health has been associated with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and a trigger for lifestyle diseases including cancer. But first, you need to recognise the signs. If you or someone you know is exhibiting these signs, they need immediate help:

● Poor sleep quality or insomnia.

● Aggressive behaviour becomes more aggressive.

● Overeating or not feeling hungry

● Overindulgence in smoking, alcohol or other substance abuse

● Significant tiredness.