A call to action! Revolutionising mental health in the workplace

Fikri Abidin, Nur Fatin Aini and Ahmad, Anis Najiha (2024) A call to action! Revolutionising mental health in the workplace. TheHEALTH. ISSN 2600-9100

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Abstract

ABOUT 60 per cent of the world population is currently in work, with 15 per cent of these working-age adults reported to suffer from workplace mental disorders (WHO, 2022). The number is certainly worrying, but many organisations are still not fully aware of the issue, let alone care to resolve or provide solutions to their employees. Mental health problems may include conditions such as anxiety, depression, and burnout, which affect productivity, work satisfaction, and overall organisational health (WHO, 2022). Among the main factors causing mental health issues in the workplace are excessive workload, long working hours, lack of control, conflict between individuals, and organisational problems (Fortunisa & Darmawan, 2022). WHO (2022) has estimated that mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, will cost the global economy USD trillion every year due to loss of productivity. Given its impact on both employee well-being and organisational performance, it is very timely to revolutionise the approach to mental health in the workplace to create a healthier and more productive environment.

Item Type:	Article (Magazine)
Additional Information:	8891/118121
Uncontrolled Keywords:	mental health, workplace
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr Anis Najiha Ahmad
Date Deposited:	04 Jan 2025 23:23
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2025 23:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118121

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