Mental Health in the Workplace
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005, requires employers to put in place systems of work which protect employees from hazards which could lead to mental or physical ill-health. In Ireland, the majority of workers in every industrial sector claim to be stressed. According to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions 90% of voluntary sector workers consider their job to be stressful. Teachers (88%) and workers in the health service (82%) also report high levels of stress. No matter what job you do, the likelihood is that it stresses you.
Our mental health is paramount to our ability to achieve personal wellbeing, form relationships and contribute to society. At some point in our lives we will experience mental health difficulties, this is simply a fact of life. However, the reality is that this is still a taboo subject not just in Ireland but in the entire world and it is the stigma attached to mental health that stops so many from seeking help when they need it the most.
The deployment of Mental Health Awareness in an organisation will:
- Assist participants in learning to manage their mental health
- Reduce employee absenteeism
- Increase organisation productivity
- Create a positive work environment
- Assist with legal compliance
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