The Growing Concern: Workplace Mental Health
20% = The percentage of working Canadians directly affected by mental illness
50% = THE AVERAGE Percentage OF WAKING HOURS PEOPLE SPEND AT WORK
$6 billion = the minimum annual cost of mental health issues to canadian businesses
75% = the percentage of short-term disability claims related to mental illness
82% = the percentage of long-term disability claims related to mental illness
600% = THE RETURN-ON-INVESTMENT PER DOLLAR INVESTED IN A WELLNESS PROGRAM
Mental health issues at work contribute to significant costs associated with decreased productivity, presenteeism*, absenteeism and turnover. investing in workplace mental health will save money, and enable a mentally healthy, productive workplace.
*Presenteeism is defined as being physically present at work, but not mentally present.
L&L Consulting Can Help
Comprehensive mental health and wellness initiatives need purpose, continuity, promotion, and ongoing evaluation.
L&L Consulting can work with your company to help increase mental health awareness and maximize potential in your workplace.
References:
Benefits Canada (2013). A measure of success.
Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013). Making the case for investing in mental health in Canada.
Public Health Agency of Canada (2004). Why active living at work?
Watson Wyatt (2005). "Mental health claims on the rise in Canada" Staying @ Work Survey.