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If you work in #MentalHealth, you’re no stranger to the negative effects of stress. So, why is staff stress so common in behavioral health workplaces? 😵💫 Our latest blog post takes a hard, honest look at the top 5 ways behavioral health environments are failing their most valuable asset — their staff. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Transforming your workplace into a haven of support is within reach. For expert tips on how to pave the way for change, check out our latest blog post. (And for those who are ready to put that advice into action, peep the comments for a link to our free #BehavioralHealth workforce guide. 👀) Your move toward a healthier workplace #Culture starts here. 🫶

Over the past couple of years, employee well-being and mental health have moved to the center of the business agenda. Business leaders have recognised the urgent need for employers to support the well-being of their employees. That’s why so many big names have come together to pledge to continue prioritizing the well-being and mental health of our employees through the uncertain times that lie ahead — because it’s in times like these that organizations most need to nurture their collective resilience. Join Us.

As the era of staffing difficulties continues in many fields, companies repeatedly struggle with the high costs related to turnover as well. However, it's not the roles themselves that are usually the reason for turnover, it has more to do with soft skills and areas of stress both at home and at work. We can work with employers directly and expand on our current 300 monthly support offerings to fit your specific needs to help reduce turnover and improve productivity, at an extremely affordable cost. This includes providing support for family members as well. We also partner with other services to enhance this ongoing need for integrated behavioral health support to help track the long-term results of providing this type of additional health benefit. If you're looking for more ways to improve morale, increase productivity, and reduce the cost of turnover, I'd love to set up a conversation with you. #hr #employeebenefits #turnover #burnout #behavioralhealth

#3 of the 3 PIVOTAL CONSIDERATIONS to integrate into your health plan needs assessment is PRIORITIZE MENTAL HEALTHCARE. 😱  79% OF RECENT RESIGNATIONS were primarily due to 'LACK OF APPRECIATION.'    😳 Nearly 2 out of 3 employees feel leadership doesn’t consider their needs when deciding on the company’s health benefits.  If you’ve been listening, then you know that THE DEMAND FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS UP BY AS MUCH AS 84% since the start of the pandemic. 2 OUT OF EVERY 5 EMPLOYEES COPE WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, causing mental health referrals to nearly double from 2020 to 2021. This "MENTAL HEALTH TSUNAMI" has the average wait time for behavioral health services hovering around 7 weeks. 😟  63% of employees want mental health coverage, but only 5% report having adequate services. 🧐 Up to 81% of job seekers rank employers' mental health support among their TOP CONSIDERATIONS when looking for future work or deciding to stay in their current role. 😀 Mental health treatment and management can reduce absenteeism by 30%. 🎉 Deep-dive into the needs and wants of the workforce to demonstrate loads of appreciation to employees — it boosts retention and attraction.  👍🏽 THAT’S what tames turnover and saves organizations money. STAY TUNED! Next week, we’ll introduce a TWO-PRONGED APPROACH TO MEMBER EMPOWERMENT that translates into higher employee satisfaction, retention, productivity, and new talent attraction.    REGISTER NOW for THB’s LIVE Webinar on November 30th ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emnTXWqY

Earlier this year, we released the #HPWorkRelationshipIndex  —  a global report that tracks and analyzes what drives meaningful, #productive, and purposeful experiences for workers.  So, what did we find out?    1️⃣ Unhealthy beliefs are driving too many relationships for too many employees.   2️⃣ More than half of employees struggle with their self-worth and mental health.  3️⃣ Post-pandemic ways of working demand more flexible, more compassionate leadership styles. 

Failing to invest in employee mental health can have significant negative consequences for both employees and the organisation as a whole. Here are some potential outcomes: 👩🏻💻 Decreased Productivity: Employees who are struggling with mental health issues may find it challenging to concentrate, meet deadlines, and perform at their best. This can lead to a decrease in overall productivity and work quality. 👩🏻💻 High Turnover Rates: Employees who feel that their mental health is not supported by their organization may seek employment elsewhere. High turnover rates are costly in terms of recruitment, training, and lost institutional knowledge. 👩🏻💻Increased Healthcare Costs: Untreated mental health issues can lead to physical health problems and increase healthcare costs for both employees and the organization. This includes costs associated with medical treatment and disability claims. 👩🏻💻Reputation Damage: Negative workplace experiences related to mental health can harm an organization's reputation. This can make it difficult to attract top talent and retain clients or customers who value socially responsible business practices. Implementing mental health programs can have numerous benefits for organisation and business. Ultimately, prioritizing employee mental health can lead to a more engaged, productive, and loyal workforce, which benefits both employees and the organization. If you want to know more, check our website and schedule a call with our expert team: www.pragueintegration.cz #mentalhealth #support #services #business #organisation

Short on time? I've unpacked the insights from our latest JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open study in the form of a research brief (3 minute read), published today in The Conversation US. Our team explored how job flexibility and security impact mental health in the workplace. It's crucial to understand these dynamics, especially in today's ever-changing work landscape. Check out the key findings and implications for building healthier work environments. https://lnkd.in/dej7XbgX #MentalHealth #WorkWellness #PublicHealth Boston University School of Public Health, Boston University

Provocative question from one of my favorite people Emily Walling regarding mental health in the workplace (see her post below). Here's my hot take: regarding mental health in the workplace, the one thing I see most missing and people say (behind close doors) that they're craving is a place to have authentic conversations about their struggles and how the system around them both reduces and exacerbates those struggles (it does BOTH for 100% of the people I talk to). They want to have these conversations with those closest to them in the system: their teams, their managers, their reports, and their closest collaborators. This would at least create the possibility for cultural change for the better, maybe not for the entire system, but at least for the environment around them in their workplace. This is why I keep telling my mental health story, amplifying the stories of others, and facilitating conversations within teams/orgs wherever I can. All the other things you list are still VERY important and should definitely be resourced if feasible, but most involve interaction between an employee and a practitioner outside the system. Things that don't affect change within the system can only be band-aids. No, I didn't run a survey. Yes, my perspective is skewed due to availability bias. HOWEVER, the perspectives people are telling me are the ones they aren't telling anyone else. So I will shine a spotlight on these. #mentalhealth #healthandwellbeing #leadership #endthestigma #culturaltransformation

“Company leaders have a responsibility to develop a culture in which all workers can thrive. It is no surprise that in organisations where chief executives have publicly acknowledged the importance of good mental health, there has, for the most part, been greater progress.   As investors, we call upon companies to not just recognise their moral responsibilities as an employer but to accelerate their efforts to turn their policies into action and to take the necessary steps to unlock economic value by creating conditions under which their employees can thrive.”   Peter Hugh Smith, Chief Executive, CCLA   The CCLA 2023 Corporate Mental Health Benchmark Global 100 is available now: https://lnkd.in/eYGUwN8K. #mentalhealth #sustainability #ESG #goodinvestment #betterhealth