Communication that connects your employees to the right resources to support their mental health
It Matters
EAP & Mental Health
Mental health affects every stage and aspect of our lives. In the workplace, poor mental health can seriously impact an employee's ability to contribute. The right communication can help reduce the stigma around mental health and make it possible for employees to connect to valuable resources for support.
What is employee mental health?
MentalHealth.gov offers the following powerful definition: "Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we manage stress, relate to others and make healthy choices."
It's also becoming increasingly clear that physical and mental health are intertwined. Poor physical health can have a significant negative impact on mental health and vice versa.
Fun Fact!
Did you know?
According to the National Library of Medicine physical activity also affects mental health positively. Physically inactive individuals have been reported to have higher rates of morbidity and health care expenditures. Commonly, exercise therapy is recommended to combat these challenges and preserve mental wellness. So prioritizing mental health not only supports employees' well-being but can also lead to better performance and innovation in the workplace.
Why is employee mental health important?
Overall, prioritizing employee mental health is not just a moral imperative but also makes good business sense, leading to a more engaged, productive and resilient workforce.
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Improve Your
Environment
It's a cycle. Mental health and well-being significantly impact an employee's ability to contribute meaningfully at work. And workplace environments and cultures have a big impact on employee mental health. Stressors on the job — like unclear tasks, poor communication and inflexible working hours — can exacerbate both mental and physical health conditions.
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Caring can lead to
Lower Costs
Supporting employee mental health is a great example of "doing well by doing good." The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1 trillion per year in lost productivity. But WHO also found that for every $1 spent on treating common mental health concerns, there is a return of $4 in improved health and productivity.
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Be more
Present
Workplaces that promote mental health and support employees and family members with mental illness are more likely to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and prevent burnout.
How to Communicate
Employee Mental Health
At PartnerComm, we focus on three main components of employee mental health communication. All three elements are crucial. You need to create an environment where employees feel comfortable asking for help, and you need to have the right policies and resources to support them.
Smart Tip!
Employee Mental Health Communication Example
PartnerComm was invited to design a mental health communication campaign for the employees of a professional sports league. We tied the campaign to Mental Health Awareness Month and created a series of four powerful graphic emails featuring bright colors and simple language. The emails promoted all the solutions available to support employees’ emotional, physical and financial well-being. We also created three interactive PDFs that included a calendar of events, crossword puzzle and maze. The interactive elements helped tell the story and engage employees. The average open rate across the four emails was 67.5%, and we saw a 190% increase in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) usage during the month of the campaign.