Mental Health at Work: The Numbers
One in five employees experiences a mental health condition in any given year. Yet 80% of workers with mental health conditions say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking help at work.
What Employers Can Do
Create Psychological Safety
Employees need to feel safe discussing mental health without career consequences. Leaders who share their own struggles normalize the conversation.
Provide Accessible Resources
Make mental health tools available anonymously. Platforms like SatKarya allow employees to access support without anyone knowing -- eliminating the stigma barrier entirely.
Train Managers
Mental Health First Aid training helps managers recognize warning signs and respond appropriately.
Review Workload
Chronic overwork is the primary driver of burnout. Regularly assess and redistribute workloads.
For Teams
- Schedule regular check-ins that include wellbeing
- Normalize taking mental health days
- Share resources like SatKarya in team channels
- Celebrate vulnerability -- it builds trust
Measuring Impact
Track absenteeism, presenteeism, employee satisfaction scores, and voluntary turnover to measure the impact of mental health initiatives.