The International Labor Organization (ILO) has been promoting the concept of decent work since 1919. Progress has been made so that people can work in safe, discrimination-free conditions for fair wages. As society develops, expectations for the quality of working life increase. Mental health efforts in the workplace are becoming an important step. World Mental Health Day 2024 draws attention to this very area – It’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace!
Decent work
Workplaces have become safer, more hygienic and more employee-friendly. Regulations being introduced oblige the creation of risk-free work environments. Employment must not distract from health and become the cause of its loss both physically and mentally. Decent work should bring sufficient livelihood, but also satisfaction. Unfortunately, some work patterns present in organizations or even entire industries lead to excess stress. The need to sacrifice health for work takes away from its positive impact on human well-being. Insufficient rest, overworking leads to job burnout and mental problems associated with experiencing long-term stress. Despite the noticeable changes over the years, it should be noted that they are more often related to the material aspects of decent work. The non-material aspects relating to the psychological conditions of work performance are more difficult to grasp and control. A step forward is to make efforts to ensure that employees enjoy well-being and support, and employers enjoy the creativity and productivity of their team.
Mental health at work
According to the International Labor Organization, 60% of the world’s population works. This year’s World Mental Health Day theme directs attention to the need to step up efforts to protect the psyche of the working community. Prioritizing mental health in the workplace is a benefit to people, companies and society. Work can be a source of joy, but many times it becomes too much of a burden psychologically. Not receiving support can plunge an employee into a problem and make it impossible to perform. This is the case with depression and anxiety, common among workers around the world. The World Federation for Mental Health is calling for action in an area that needs urgent change. It calls for investments in mental health not to be driven by occasional compassion, but rather to be strategic decisions for the success of the organization.
Clear campaign objective
World Mental Health Day was first celebrated on October 10, 1992. Since then, the official observance has fallen every year on October 10. The World Federation for Mental Health is a global advocate for mental health, but every organization, employer and employee can become a local advocate to promote mental health in the workplace. Creating psychologically safe work environments is about addressing the atmosphere and culture of the organization, reducing discriminatory behavior and stigma against those who report emotional problems. These are environments that support work-life balance. Considering that the workplace plays a significant role in maintaining the mental health of employees, we encourage you to pay attention to TierOne GO VR relaxation goggles. This year’s slogan matches our mission to create virtual relaxation. The VR TierOne GO goggles serve to improve the well-being of stressed individuals, and the work environment can be a great place to implement them. The virtual landscape of therapeutic videos allows one to find respite, and the handy form of the device encourages regular use. Technological solutions can make it easier to build good practices in caring for employees’ mental health, and a stress-relieving space thanks to VR TierOne GO can be accessible to every employee.
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