WISDOM
Re-imagining Wellness By Kevin Govender
Wellness and wellbeing are crucial for the success of any organisation – and society at large. I view ‘wellness’ as a set of habits and behaviours, and ‘wellbeing’ as a state of mind. As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues and people evaluate the possibilities and potential challenges of returning to their offices and places of work, supporting employee wellness and wellbeing is a rising factor on the CxO agenda. Did you know that, according to The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), up to 80% of South Africans who need mental health support are unable to access it easily? Mental illness is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest problems, and according to WHO, by the year 2030, it will be the leading cause of disability in the world.
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