Employee Wellbeing Matters
In today's work environment, there is no defined measurement to demonstrate a 'good' workplace mental health environment. A bad workplace mental health environment can negatively impact your employees' mental health, leading to a downturn in production, employee health and leads to higher turnover.
It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.
This is the theme of October 10, 2024 World Mental Health Day. A time to highlight mental health awareness by making our workplaces a healthier place, especially since employees spend 60% of their time in the workplace.
With an emphasis on the link between mental health well-being and employment and re-emphasize the importance of employment support as part of the treatment offered to people with mental illness.
Imagine the benefits of increasing rates of employment amongst those with a serious mental health problem from 10% to 50%? This would decrease mental health stigma by increasing social inclusion of people with a mental health difficulty.
The personal and professional costs of unaddressed mental health conditions are large and growing.
Investing in your employees is investing in your organization's future
The URAC Mental Health at Work Accreditation is based on the Mental Health Index from One Mind at work, which is a tool employers can use to assess their mental health support initiatives and receive feedback on how to improve, grow or shift these initiatives. The Accreditation:
- Provides recognition to organizations that are prioritizing mental health at work.
- Promotes growth in mental health awareness and strategies within the employer space.
Earning URAC's accreditation helps your organization build and improve employee mental health and promotes positive experiences.