This document discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and provides recommendations for organizations. It notes that COVID-19 has increased work pressures and created stress and uncertainty. Mental health issues like depression and anxiety are rising and exact large economic costs. Organizations should care because mental health issues can reduce productivity, increase absenteeism, and cause employees to change jobs frequently. The document recommends organizations maintain a supportive work environment, offer trainings to boost morale, practice stress reduction activities, and be alert for signs of mental health issues in employees. Addressing mental health can benefit organizations by reducing accidents, sick days, turnover and improving productivity.

1. Mental Health &
An Important
Crossroad
Prem Kumar Loganathan
It’s never too early or
too late to work
towards being the
healthiest you.
HEALTH IS A JOURNEY, NOT A
DESTINATION​

2. • There is no one to tell how long it will take to bring the
COVID-19 virus under control
• It has increased the time and pressure an employee
spends at work
• Has created a moment of uncertainty and stress to all
• DIVORCE: From an average of 1,280 cases in a month,
the numbers went up to it 3,480 during the
lockdown. (June 2020)
Source:
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/jun/08/lockdown-
impact-divorce-child-custody-cases-spike-across-country-mumbai-
tops-chart-2153644.html
THE COVID-19
LIFE​

3. A RECENT WHO
STUDY FROM MAY
2019
DISCOVERED
THAT
“the estimated
cost of
depression and
anxiety to the
global economy
is US$ 1 trillion
per year in terms
of lost

4. • Behavioural & Emotional Disorders
• Clinical Depression
• Anxiety
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Mood Disorders
Mind Block

5. TRIGGERS /
AGGRAVATORS

6. Why should
Organization
care
• Face absenteeism, loss of productivity,
reduced loyalty to the workplace
• Leading to constant moving between
organizations
• Foster physical and mental health issues
• Leading to harmful use of alcohol and other
substances
in WORKING ENVIRONMENT

7. ADATUM
FITNESS
HEALTH IS A JOURNEY, NOT A
DESTINATION
•Are less involved in the job
•Are less committed to the organisation
•Have lower levels of work-life balance
and satisfaction
•Are at a higher risk of heart-related
ailments and Type-2 diabetes
Why should Organization
care

8. HARVARD
MEDICAL
SCHOOL
“Depression &
Anxiety is the
costliest health
conditions in
terms of tangible
economic loss”

9. LOOK OUT
FOR SIGNS
 Depression
 Anxiety
 Self-Isolation
 Anger or Irritability
 Reduced Professional
Efficiency
 Distancing from job

10. •Improved mental health = higher
productivity + satisfaction
•Maintaining a healthy workplace where
there are people to reach out to
•Ensuring a supportive management that
can address mental health concerns
•Leadership and Motivational Trainings to
help boost team’s morale and mental
health.What can
be done

11. •Try and keep work life as normal as
possible
•Employee Recognition & Involvement
•Practice Team Sports
•Practice Yoga
•Create a company health library.
•Happy hour once a month
What can
be done

12. •Reduce job-related accidents
•Reduce sick days
•Reduce employee turnover
•Improves productivity and work time.
•Telephonic intervention has proven to be
more effective
If
addressed

13. Well Being
Matters..
Thank you ..
Prem Kumar Loganathan