Holistic Wellness at Work: mWell Promotes Mind Health in the Workplace
We often neglect our mind health at work until it becomes too overwhelming to handle. While organizations have made efforts to address various aspects of health in the workplace, mind health has unfortunately not received the attention it deserves. This lack of focus on mental well-being can be costly, both financially and emotionally. Employees often hesitate to speak up about their mental health concerns due to fears of stigma, lack of support from management, or even potential job loss. A recent survey conducted by Milieu Insight revealed that the Philippines ranks third highest among six countries surveyed when it comes to employees feeling uncomfortable sharing their mind health challenges with their managers. Singapore leads the list with 62 percent, followed by Malaysia with 45 percent, and the Philippines with 38 percent. Mind health is a complex issue, and its impact on the workplace cannot be underestimated. Poor mental health costs the global economy a staggering 1 trillion ...