Why men’s mental health matters
in the workplace
Create a stressless environment at work WORDS BY SIDDIQA REININGHAUS
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he office may feel like the single most stressful factor in many people’s lives. Meeting deadlines and scheduling calls whilst juggling family responsibilities can cause mental health problems. This can potentially stop people performing to the best of their ability in the workplace. It’s no surprise that companies tend to perform better when employees are healthy, happy and feel motivated at work. Many organisations tend to have the motto ‘We’re like a family,’ but what if your work family’s mental health is falling apart? Solicitor Dav Mahet advised: “Business owners should be approachable and reliable when it comes to their employee’s needs. We have a strong team.
so essentially I’m responsible for every team member and their families. “I have an open-door policy in the office, where my staff can talk to me about anything in their personal and professional life. Men’s mental health is just as important as women’s and that’s why it’s important to create a comfortable and secure working place for everyone involved.” Learning to cope with mental health issues is a huge factor itself and some employees may feel hesitant in asking for help, especially men. “Men are taught to contain their emotions and may not necessarily ask for help, but it’s important to get the right advice and help when required,” added Dav. He mentions that his perseverance rationale has
TO ANYONE WHO IS STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, KEEP MOVING FORWARDS AS CONTINUOUS PROGRESSION IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES
always helped him to succeed in the past: “To anyone who is struggling with their mental health, keep moving forwards as continuous progression is the only way to get through uncertain times. “Whatever you’re going through right now may seem unbearable, but when you look back in hindsight you’ll realise that the difficult periods are what made you stronger. And if you can bounce back from that experience, you can do anything.”
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