The year 2021 saw disquieting survey revelations when it came to mental health. Research from notable agencies highlighted trends in mental health and increased stress; one such study came from Deloitte, which conducted its analysis on almost 23,000 millennial and Generation Z participants from across more than 40 countries.
There have been ongoing discussions and increased awareness around mental health since the pandemic, but the stigma in the workplace has proved to be robust.
Too many employers are unaware of how much their employees and subordinates have been affected; according to research, only 38% of millennials and 35% of Gen Zers have spoken openly with their supervisors about their stress. There are many reasons for this, such as a hesitancy to disclose stress and anxiety for fear of how it will be perceived in the workplace. In fact, in another revelation, almost half of the respondents admitted they used an alibi reason when they took an absence for stress or their mental health.
Employers need to recognize that current affairs — affairs happening both inside and outside of the workplace — impact their employees. The first step toward breaking down mental health stigma is awareness. It’s important to take all factors into account before you can address issues of mental health.
Research has only continued to show that there is a pressing need for employers to combat stigma in the workplace and to ensure that mental health is a priority for the business and for everyone involved in 2022 and beyond.
So I called one of my friend who is doing phd in psychology and is a part time mental health professional, Meanwhile, some of the questions I asked her were: