{"id":4813,"date":"2022-09-29T17:38:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T12:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samvednacare.com\/blog\/?p=4813"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:29:21","slug":"mental-health-education-101-for-the-working-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samvednacare.com\/blog\/mental-health-education-101-for-the-working-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Education 101 for the Working Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

W.H.O defines mental health as the foundation for the well-being and effective functioning of individuals. Hence, indicating that it is more than the absence of a mental disorder, it is the ability to think, learn, and understand one’s emotions and the reactions of others. Mental health is a state of balance, both within and with the environment.
Workplace is often an important ecosystem of an individual\u2019s life span.  Any imbalance in this ecosystem has a direct impact on an individual and vice versa. In other words, workplace stress could cause emotional disturbances in an employee. On the other hand, an emotionally disturbed employee could affect the workplace environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is meant by good mental wellbeing for working professionals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An individual who takes care of his mental wellbeing has the ability to adjust well in conflict situations, has a sense of personal worth, makes his own decisions and is able to solve his problems largely by his own efforts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the signs that indicate that your mental health is disturbed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Mental health and mental health-related symptoms are one of the most common reasons that affect an employee\u2019s performance at work or may lead to more absenteeism. Many employees exhibit various signs which indicate that they are experiencing mental health concerns.     Emotional changes: One can experience persistent sadness, anxiety, boredom, irritability, embarrassment, fear, and inconsistent emotions. Minor day-to-day occurrences might start affecting you significantly and may show a stronger than usual emotional reaction.<\/li>
  2. Cognitive and Behavioural Changes: You might experience difficulty in focusing, problem solving, and might be easily getting confused.  Difficulty maintaining hygiene or unkempt appearance, withdrawal from social situations, especially with co-workers, increased   use of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, etc. may indicate signs of emotional disturbance.<\/li>
  3. Physiological Changes: Changes in eating or sleeping behaviours such as sleeping during the day or difficulty getting sleep at night or insomnia can be pre-cursors to stress or mental health illness. At the workplace, if your productivity is unusually low, it may be a symptom of a deeper, mental illness.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why do you need to focus on your mental health?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Impact on an employee\u2019s mental health can result in decreased productivity, job and life satisfaction. It can further impact one\u2019s engagement with one\u2019s own work, communication with co-workers and physical capability and daily functioning. Researches have indicated that mental illnesses<\/strong><\/a> such as depression are associated with higher rates of disability and unemployment<\/strong> and it has also indicated that employees treated for mental health issues report improved work performance and increases their productivity and reduce absenteeism to 60 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How can you improve your mental wellbeing?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It is important to take care of yourself to ensure work life balance and there are several techniques to maintain and enhance your mental wellbeing<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n