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Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Social Stigma in Mental Health Advocacy In the realm of business and mental health, there’s a silent but powerful force that often remains unaddressed: social stigma. It’s the elephant in the room, casting shadows over conversations, hindering progress, and impeding individuals from seeking the help they need. However, overcoming this stigma is not a humongous challenge. …
Well-being in the workplace is no new concept. It has been observed as a pathway to keep employees engaged in the company and retain talent for longer periods of time. But how do organizations decide what is the most important for their employees and whom to prioritize while offering well-being benefits? How do organizations ensure work productivity is increased while …
What does it mean to have a psychologically healthier workplace? Don’t we all want to go to work with a feeling of positivity and excitement? Who doesn’t dream of waking up every day, excited to go to work? A healthy workplace is the one where workers and managers actively contribute to the work environment by promoting and protecting the mental …
Technology has made our lives easier. Automated machines, Intelligent software and widespread network access, has reduced the time and effort required to get things done. It has helped us in creating a high-precision, first-paced world. The advent of social media has accelerated this growth further. We can now connect to anyone from any part of the world and transmit any …
The ongoing pandemic has resulted in increased concern about the mental health of the people. Fear and Anxiety related to contacting the new disease has instilled overwhelming and strong emotions. Different people react to stressful situations differently. People who suffer from anxiety disorder are more likely to experience an increase in anxiety during such times. Added stress such as …
Counseling, today has become a very common word amongst the general public but cultural stigma still surrounds it. People reach out to their friends or family when they face difficulties in dealing with problems in their life rather than going to a trained certified counselors. While it may work for some in specific situations, mental health problems always require a …
Since numbers excite us and give us a measurable estimate, let us talk about the current most pressing issue in numbers! Yes, let us talk about mental health in numbers! Do you know the alarming numbers revolving around mental health in India? According to a 2019 study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in India, 1. Around 7.5% of …
It is well-known that health emergencies are associated with unfavourable psychosocial consequences, and the COVID-19 outbreak will inevitably cause distress and leave many people vulnerable to mental health problems. Fear, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress were common psychological symptoms reported globally. Underlying reasons for these symptoms may be include disruptions in daily routine due to restrictive measures, social isolation, feeling …
Recently, a person has committed suicide and his caregivers were claiming his behaviour quite normal. before the unfortunate incident. In another time, an occurrence of pandemic intensively affects our life and rapidly compels to live with a ‘new normal’ life style. Besides these situations, there are many reports which portray the lack of awareness about the pandemic among people even …
A one-size-fits-all WFH policy isn’t the right answer, even if companies are switching from on-premise to remote working overnight due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has made work from home (WFH) a mandatory policy for most companies around the world. Many renowned companies previously shied away from remote work are now eagerly adopting this policy. …
