Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health

Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health

Nearly 1 in 5 adults, age 18 and over living in the U.S, report experiencing mental health illness in 2016. That’s roughly 44.7 million people. (CDC, 2018)

To many, the term “mental health” remains a largely taboo topic, especially in the workplace. Many employees feel that the discussion of their mental health could negatively impact job security, or a promotion. Having poor mental health can negatively impact performance, productivity, work engagement, communication and day-to-day functioning.

So, what can employers do?

Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health

From concept to creation:

  • Data and information research

  • Image sourcing (stock photography)

  • Image manipulation (icon imagery)

  • Art direction - The use of color & typeface

Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health
Creating a Workplace that Supports Mental Health

Conceptual presentation. Data and facts retrieved from
How To Create A Workplace That Supports Mental Health (Kohll, A.)

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