Six tips to promote mental health in the workplace
Daily stress and periods of crisis – which can have an impact on the psyche. Here are some tips on how to promote wellness in the workplace.
More and more people are suffering from mental health problems. This is from the analysis of DAK good health come out Depression, adjustment disorders and other mental illnesses accounted for about 159 days of absence per 100 insured persons in the first half of 2023 – the first half of 2024 there were about 182 a sickness. “The further increase in absenteeism due to mental illness is worrying,” says DAK CEO Andreas Storm.
“German workers are still under pressure in these times of war and crisis, which also shows in sick leave. “Employers should focus on stress and potential burdens’ and pay more attention to questions about their employees’ mental health and possible help,” Storm continues.
Illness due to the psyche – women are especially affected
Die DAK review shows that women (21 percent) are more likely than men (14.5 percent) to be on sick leave due to mental illness.
For DAK-Analysis, the Berlin Institute IGES analyzed data from 2.25 million employed DAK insured persons.
“The fruit basket is not enough”
Companies would do well to pay attention to the mental health of employees. “Mental illnesses are particularly severe because of the duration of the illness, which, on average, is 36 days, which is three times longer than other illnesses by twelve days,” in report report. Federal Ministry of Health on your website. Therefore, the ban can “significantly contribute to the economic success of companies”.
“The bottom line is: promoting mental health is not a one-man job, not even a mental health app or a fruit basket can do it. Instead, the title must be confirmed in full,” reports New Career Quality Program (INQA). This is a proposal from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. For example, it may make sense to create a company health system.
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Six tips for mental health
However, everyone can do something for their mental health. The following tips can help you protect yourself:
- Set boundaries: Learn to say ‘no’, this can save you more time or even burnout, among other things. This also includes prioritizing tasks.
- Ways to relax: Try mindfulness or breathing exercises, autogenic training can also help you switch off and find peace of mind, you have the knowledge GET YOURSELF.
- Daily health: A balanced diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise contribute to your overall health and boost your performance.
- Time off: Breaks help prevent fatigue. For example, you can mark the transition from work to free time with a short walk, advise GET YOURSELF.
- Note success: Write down difficult situations you have overcome – this can boost your self-esteem.
- Maintain social relationships: Spend your free time with the right people. A “sustainable dating board” helps you stay informed in stressful times ZDF.de.
If you realize that you can’t handle the situation on your own, don’t be afraid to confide in friends or seek other help. If in doubt, the first point of contact would be your family doctor.
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