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As the CEO or manager of your company, you can become a leader in workplace mental health. Studies have shown that healthy employees mean improved productivity, higher work satisfaction, and lower employee turnover. Here you’ll find free resources and tools to help your employees thrive.

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91% of employees say burnout from workplace stress negatively impacts their quality of work
42% of employees have left a job due to burnout
27 workdays per employee are lost each year because of sick days and low productivity caused by depression

Qualities of a Mental Health-Friendly
Workplace

Create safe spaces‍

Your employees may feel apprehensive about sharing their mental health experiences. This is especially true if they fear they may be viewed as unqualified for their job or incapable of taking on more responsibilities.

As a leader in your organization, you can create a safe space by making it clear to your team that they can approach you about any accommodations they might need for a mental health diagnosis or to prevent burnout.

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Tackle stigma

Be mindful of the language you and your coworkers use when talking about mental health in the office. Using words like “insane,” “crazy,” or “mental” to talk about a busy week or a coworker who is stressed can have negative consequences.

Offer mental health days

When we’re sick with the flu or need to attend an appointment for chemotherapy, we don’t think twice about calling out sick. Are you viewing burnout and stress the same way in your workplace? What about time off from work after a traumatic event or to attend routine therapy sessions?

Consider that 42% of employees have left a job because of burnout. The health of your organization depends on the health of your employees. Check on your employees and make sure they’re taking the time they need to maintain good overall health.

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Be proactive, not reactive

Do your employees know where to go for therapy? Are they familiar with ways to practice self-care? Seek out community partners that can speak to your employees about the resources available to them.

For example, consider having a local yoga studio lead meditation during lunch or invite a therapist to speak about stress management. A local nutritionist can even speak about eating a healthy diet. Get creative when it comes to providing resources to your employees.

Mental Health Resources for Businesses

In an emergency, you should always dial 9-1-1.

In a mental health emergency, you can request that a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) be dispatched to your call. CITs are trained to respond to mental health emergencies and emotional distress and will be better able to assist you and the emergency personnel who respond.
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Harvard Business Review contains several articles about workplace stress, including tips on what you can do as a leader for your employees.
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Mental Health at Work offers resources for mental health in the workplace. You’ll find everything from how to support your employees to how to develop a mental health policy for your organization.

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Resources for residents in osceola county

As a resident of Osceola County, there are a variety of resources available to you. Whether you are looking for help with addiction recovery, mental health services, food assistance, or housing, you can find the information you need in Community Vision’s free Resource Guide.

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