Mental health and wellbeing at work declined during the pandemic and continues to decline according to recent studies. This post lists key findings of a recent survey on employee mental health and offers a variety of resources to support mental health in the workplace.

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Recently, the Resume Lab surveyed 1000 employees to learn more mental health challenges and wellbeing needs in the workplace.

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These are some of the key findings of Resume Lab’s Exploring Mental Health at Work Survey:

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• Two thirds of those surveyed reported having experienced work-induced mental health problems in the two years.
• 49% reported that mental health struggles were caused by work pressure.
• 68% responded that they have taken time off work because of a mental health condition.
• 59% reported feeling their mental health was a barrier to career advancement. 
• 68% expressed concerns that disclosing their mental health condition would harm their professional reputation.
• One-third believed that the opportunity to take mental health days would positively change their well-being.

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When asked in the survey, how workplaces can best support an employee’s mental health, respondents responded with the following:

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• Provide access to mental health benefits such as therapy, counseling, and mental health apps – 44%
• Offer wellness programs such as yoga and mindfulness training – 41%
• Create a supportive culture – 41%
• Eliminate workplace stressors such as unrealistic deadlines, poor management – 39%
• Foster social connections – 38%
• Offer flexible work arrangements – 37%
• Ensure fair and equal treatment – 37%

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Resources to Support Mental Health in the Workplace

If you’re looking for ways to support your own mental health in the workplace and/or looking for programs for your workplace, I have some resources for you.

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Free Resources  

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Insight Timer App - This is my favorite app for guided mindfulness and meditation practices. Here, you’ll find a variety of meditations offered by myself and thousands more offered by other teachers.

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Free Yoga Practices - Have 15 or 30 minutes? Breathe and move with these free yoga practices.

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Tip Sheets - Need some reminders to have in place for mindful breathing, healthier eating, or releasing stress? Download my wellness tip sheets here.

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Services for Workplaces and Individuals

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Coaching - I offer coaching to individuals, groups and workplaces. The unique skill set of health and wellness coaches support employees in workplaces at all levels in behavior change that impacts work-related health challenges including: stress, resilience, burnout, mental wellbeing, and cognitive performance. Learn more here.

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Workshops - I offer a variety of workshops with evidence-based strategies for individuals and teams to manage work-related stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout, Learn more here.

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Mindfulness and yoga programs - Specific breath and body practices to improve on mental and physical wellbeing as well as cognitive performance. I offer programs for individuals and for workplaces.

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Consultations - I assist workplaces in building positive, healthy and resilient work environments. Learn more here.

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