Mental Health Awareness Month May 2022
Statistics Provided by NAMI (2020) https://www.nami.org/mhstats
1 in 5 adults experienced mental illness in 2020.
19.1% of adults experience an Anxiety Disorder
Across the U.S. economy, serious mental illness causes a loss of $193.2 billion in earnings each year.
Milions of Americans face the reality of living with mental illness. The month of May calls for Mental Health Awareness month, providing resources, education, support, and advocation. Across all industies and fields, employees and employers have the opportunity to advocate for mental health in the workplace.
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace Many workplaces are now finding ways prioritizing mental health. Some include it within their health benefits package, others may be added in the form of subscription services like Headspace or CALM. Advocating for mental health in the workplace helps increase and improve overall job satisfaction, engagement, and overall health. Learn to support Mental Health in the workplace below:
Promote Self Care
Be sure to maintain work/life balance. Keep to your schedule and set healthy boundries. Outside of work, stay connected with loved ones, prioritize hygeine, and exercise.
Address Isolation/Lonliness
Further Your Knowledge
Feeling lonely or "out of touch" can make it difficult to stay engaged in the workplace. Build high quality relationships in the workplace, and create opportunities to learn more about each other. Promoting heahy relaitonships aids in cultural shifts and creates a safe space for employees.
NAMI
Ensure your workplace adopts a "you are not alone" strategy. Reducing the stigma starts with you. Allowing access to mental-health experts or organizations and having the information readily available. Organizations may include the Stability Network, NAMI, or one in your local area.
APA Foundation Center for Workplace Mental Health
Champion Mental Health Initiatives
https://www.nami.org/mhstats https://www.nami.org
https://workplacementalhealth.org
Show Your Support
Take the time to learn and develop a mental health wellness toolkit, including services that others may find useful. Plan activities for your workplace to encourage coworkers to get the help they may need.
DID YOU We have staff members trained in Mental Health First Aid at the Workforce Center of Will County! KNOW?
