Once you have identified the work-related mental health conditions through psychosocial risk management which includes using organizational interventions to reshape working conditions, cultures and relationships, it is time to set your plan for raising awareness.
According to an ILO/ WHO paper, it is important organizations to protect and promote mental health, especially through training and interventions that improve mental health literacy, strengthen skills to recognize and act on mental health conditions at work, and empower workers to seek support.
Need for action
Effective policies and action to improve mental health at work are critical to
- uphold the human right to good health
- advance progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3 on health and SDG 8 on decent work for all
- improve overall health and well-being that result to higher productivity
9 Interventions to promote mental health at work
- Recognize and respond to individuals experiencing emotional distress
- Support open communication and active listening
- Promote an inclusive and supportive work culture
- Advocate for action from top to down
- Ensure that employees can access support
- Improve understanding work through training & campaigns
- Shift attitudes around mental health conditions to reduce stigma
- Encourage help-seeking behaviour
- Build skills to manage stress
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