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Filipinos are marketed as a resiliently happy people. Ironically, according to Manilastandard<\/a>, \u201cPhilippines has the highest number of depressed people in Southeast Asia.\u201d It\u2019s quite a cruel contradiction from the smiling poster child that the media portrays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In relation to the workplace, the corporate world can be notorious for being all about numbers and neglecting its \u201chuman\u201d aspect. What some fail to realize are the detriments of disregarding mental health can do to your business. According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, \u201c50 million years of work will be lost to depression and anxiety disorders each year between now and 2030.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The relationship between these two categories is complicated, to say the least\u2014intertwined, and yet, there is still a long way to go in terms of maintaining a harmonious bond.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A normal office job takes up a third of your life, without counting the commute to and from work, and that is a best case scenario. Realistically, in the corporate world, half or more of your day is dedicated to your desk job. That doesn\u2019t even discount the hours you spend answering emails, making phone calls, and stressing about your job outside the hours you are paid for. It shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that the workplace is one of the biggest factors that affect a person\u2019s health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Manilastandard, WHO states that, \u201cthe workplace is one of the key environments that affects a person\u2019s well-being and health.\u201d The relationship between mental health and the workplace is intensely interconnected, and as much as we all want to succeed, health should always come first.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Simply put, if you don\u2019t have one, everything will go up in flames. This goes for us little guys, and the big guys up there in corporate ladder too.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s important to remember that mental health is interconnected with physical needs. According to Everyday Power<\/a>, \u201cIf you have chronic anxiety and\u00a0depression,\u00a0you may have trouble sleeping; thus, putting your physical health at risk…People who suffer from mental illness tend to have lower immunity. This can cause them to easily fall sick\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Philstar Global<\/a> stated in 2018, \u201cThe National Statistics Office reported that mental illness is the third most common form of disability in the country.\u201d In keeping productivity and competitiveness high, employees are susceptible to burnout and mental health issues. It\u2019s important to remember that mental health is not second to your physical health, it is something that should be one of your top priorities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Taking care of your employees\u2019 health is more than a mere task. It affects productivity by an extremely large amount. There\u2019s this corporate saying that everyone can be replaced, but when your biggest assets, a.k.a your employees, are dropping like flies because of mental health concerns, then there\u2019s a bigger problem.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Business World<\/a>, they stated that, \u201cIn passing the Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036), the government took a step towards affirming the right of all Filipinos, not only the workers, to good mental health and mental health services.\u201d With a law in place, employers are required to provide the following, \u201c1) Raise awareness on mental health issues; 2) Correct the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions; 3) Identify and provide support for individuals at risk; and 4) Facilitate access of individuals with mental health conditions to treatment and psychosocial support.\u201d They are also mandated to keep the confidentiality of their employees\u2019 mental health conditions private under penalty of the law.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For employees, perhaps the best thing to do is to keep yourself informed, seek professional help if the need arises, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. As indicated by Mental Health Foundation<\/a>, \u201cA key way to protect your mental health against the potential detrimental effects of work related stress is to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.\u201d In terms of determining what a healthy balance is, that should fall on your judgement.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/sub><\/sub><\/p>\n <\/sub><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is the importance of keeping a healthy relationship with your mental health in the workplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":5446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[276],"tags":[52,430],"class_list":["post-5439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-growth","tag-mental-health","tag-personal-grow","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDTR: What is the relationship between mental health and the workplace?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why do you need a healthy relationship?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
For us little guys, a.k.a. the employees<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
For the big guys up in the corporate ladder<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
Ideal Relationship<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n\u201cMental Health Support in the Workplace.\u201d\u00a0Manila Standard<\/em>, 22 Oct. 2018, manilastandard.net\/lifestyle\/wellness-environment\/278609\/mental-health-support-in-the-workplace.html.<\/h6>\n
\u201cHow to Create Groundbreaking Mental Health Policies in the Workplace.\u201d\u00a0Recruitment Agency and Executive Search Firm in the Philippines – Manila Recruitment<\/em>, 27 Feb. 2018, manilarecruitment.com\/manila-recruitment-articles-advice\/create-groundbreaking-mental-health-policies-workplace\/.<\/h6>\n
\u201cWork-Life Balance.\u201d Mental Health Foundation<\/em>, 15 Sept. 2017, https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/a-to-z\/w\/work-life-balance<\/a>.<\/h6>\n
Abrams, Allison. \u201cThe Effects of a Toxic Workplace on Sleep Quality.\u201d\u00a0Verywell Mind<\/em>, Verywell Mind, 28 Apr. 2019, www.verywellmind.com\/how-a-toxic-work-environment-may-affect-mental-health-4165338<\/a>.<\/h6>\n
Guzman, Sara Soliven De. \u201cMental Health of Filipinos Today.\u201d Philstar.com<\/em>, The Philippine Star, 26 Aug. 2018, https:\/\/www.philstar.com\/opinion\/2018\/08\/27\/1846128\/mental-health-filipinos-today<\/a>.<\/h6>\n
Jones, Sam. \u201c50 Million Years of Work Could Be Lost to Anxiety and Depression.\u201d\u00a0The Guardian<\/em>, Guardian News and Media, 12 Apr. 2016, www.theguardian.com\/global-development\/2016\/apr\/12\/50-million-years-work-lost-anxiety-depression-world-health-organisation-who.<\/h6>\n
Lim, Shawn. \u201cWhy Mental Health Is Just as Important as Physical Health.\u201d\u00a0Everyday Power<\/em>, 29 July 2019, everydaypower.com\/mental-health-importance-2\/.<\/h6>\n
bw_mark. \u201cHow the Mental Health Act Affects Employees.\u201d BusinessWorld<\/em>, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/how-the-mental-health-act-affects-employees\/<\/a>.<\/h6>\n