The definition of mental health according to the World Health Organization (WHO) describes it as a state of mental well-being that allows people to overcome stressful moments in life, develop all their skills, and be able to learn And work well and contribute to the progress of their communities. 

According to the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), around one in five people have experienced mental health problems at work. This fact underlines urgent needs to care for and support professionals in work and other stressful situations. The current trend in many companies is to offer psychological support as one of their social benefits.
 
Monica Segura, Deputy Director at Robert Walters, A leading global consultant in specialty search and selection, as well as a strategic business partner, has stated that “mental health is the foundation of a balanced, happy and productive team. By looking after our team members’ mental health, we also increase our sense of belonging, our teams become more creative, and we achieve more success in the short and long term.”

Trends in companies: personalized and executive coaching  

Despite efforts over the past decade to increase awareness and support regarding mental health in the workplace, there is still some stigma that exists. Therefore, business leaders have responsibility to adapt their talent strategy to guide them in finding a balance between personal and professional life.

More and more companies are turning to individual or collective professional coaching to improve the well-being of their teams. In this program, professionals learn to control their emotions, manage moments of stress and pressure, and find balance on a physical, mental, spiritual and emotional level.

«As a Psychologist and Executive Coach, I have conducted internal training sessions on mindfulness and conscious breathing, to help our collaborators reduce stress in the workplace. I think it is important for professionals who have the responsibility to promote teamwork and fun as a fundamental part of their daily lives, to help find mental balance.”state Monica Segura.

«Stress arises when our tasks or responsibilities exceed our ability to cope. Stress at work is not a bad thing as long as we have the right tools to know how to manage it, such as through exercise, yoga or meditation.Add.

Workplace mental health statistics

On the other hand, this is also important to implement health strategy which provides support to employees who work remotely. According to a UK study, every pound invested in mental health provides a five pound return in reducing absenteeism and turnover, as well as reducing the number of unproductive or unhappy employees in your company. 

«Building a positive culture of trust is critical to cultivating an environment where employees feel valued and supportedS. This can be achieved through group and individual dynamics that maximize professional potential.”he confirmedma’am Monica Segura. 

That attraction of talent and loyalty These policies are also directly related to mental health policy. A study prepared by a consulting company Robert Walters revealed that 88% of professionals consider the presence of a clear and solid mental health policy in a company to be important when looking for a new job. 

63% of professionals surveyed feel more comfortable sharing their feelings when they have leaders who talk openly about mental health. Meanwhile only 37% think mental health is a priority for positions of responsibility. 

In short, employee mental health and well-being is increasingly important in today’s world of work, especially with the increasing adoption of remote work. Organizations that implement effective strategies to address these critical issues can significantly improve their work environment and provide valuable support to their teams in times of change and challenge.