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Why ignoring mental health in the workplace hurts your business
Why ignoring mental health in the workplace hurts your business
It is estimated that more than 10% of global citizens suffer from a mental health condition. Depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance abuse, and ADHD (to name a few) transcend all genders, cultures, and income levels.
According to the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), one in five people in the workplace experience a mental health condition. Workers experiencing symptoms from mental illnesses (decreased concentration, memory loss, fatigue, impaired decision making) have decreased productivity and are more likely to miss work.
Despite positive strides in the right direction over the last decade, mental health in the workplace continues to be stigmatized. Now more than ever, in the midst of a global pandemic, businesses simply cannot afford to ignore the mental health concerns of their employees.
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