CELEA C. DOMINGO
MASTER’S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Abstract
In a corporate world, every individual has their
behaviours at work. Employees with strong work ethics present themselves as
professionals, despite their workload and the various levels of projects that
need to be done. Complete health and wellness are key factors in maintaining an
employee's psychological well-being and emotional behaviour at work. This study
examined the management of mental health in the workplace, focusing on the
emotional and physical behaviours of employees in various settings. Organisations
have an ethical obligation to support employee mental wellness, which will be
key to engaging employees in the importance of mental health within the
organisation. This will provide everyone with knowledge about the awareness of
our personalities within a workplace. This study examines the management of
specific circumstances that apply to every individual employed in a company. It
will help to engage with significant lifestyles and manage their personalities,
ensuring that every individual has their unique differences, which will give
importance and awareness about prioritising mental health.
Keywords: mental health wellness, professionals, organisation,
psychological, behaviour, personalities
Introduction
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in
which every individual realises their potential, can cope with the everyday
stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a
contribution to their community. (The American Journal of Nursing, 2013). It
is a significant issue for employees, workplaces, and societies, and the fifth
most important cause of disability in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD) countries (Cottini & Lucifora, 2013).
A
person's occupation (or life role, in other words, the kind of work they do)
not only provides them with a livelihood but also symbolises a degree of
success. To learn how occupation is related to mental health, we may therefore
appropriately examine the impressive literature on social class and mental
illness. (Wilford, 1964). When a person begins their first job, they are not,
of course, totally unprepared for the kind of social experience, especially in
how they have to deal with people. Mental health plays a crucial role in the
well-being, job performance, and labor productivity of workers, just as
physical health does. Mental Health planners and practitioners have tools to
measure the success of much of their work. The Green Paper "The Health of
the Nation" presents an opportunity to develop a practical and ambitious
strategy for the future of English Mental Health Services in the twenty-first
century. (Graham Thornicroft, Geraldine Strathdee, 1991).
This
study examines how they handle their behaviour within an organisation that
causes mental health issues. Psychological stress derives from interpersonal
relations and is frequently unconscious and insidious. This study examines the
concept of character structure in every employee that fosters a healthy mindset
within an organisation. It states that "the jobs most people do are not a
rich source for psychological health, and in fact, they may be classified as
mental health hazards. (Jack A. Walford, 1964). It points out that this study
may influence job satisfaction or dissatisfaction, which maintains that there
is a "basic incongruency between the needs of a mature personality and the
requirements of formal organisation."
Healthy
Lifestyle for Employees
Regular
physical activity and exercise can help improve physical and mental health by
reducing stress and symptoms of sadness or anxiety. It may also enhance sleep,
providing the energy needed to work, and boost mental health, leading to
increased motivation at work. Every employee should be supported in choosing
physical activities that are suitable for them, which may help them apply their
job more effectively, enabling them to remain active and focused on their
workloads. One thing that can help employees boost their behaviour is that
organisations must provide activities related to their work, allowing them to
refresh their minds and lift their mood while doing business. This study may
require additional knowledge as a benefit of having a healthy lifestyle in
daily work activities.
Meaningful
social connections are vital for mental health. Social connection helps people
to live longer and healthier lives, while social strain or isolation harms
people. Maintaining positive and regular connections with others can help
support mental health. Encouraging people to participate in more social
activities may help build a safety net of social support. Community providers
can promote greater social inclusion and connection by assisting employees to
find suitable activities that utilise their capabilities to the fullest. Having
good life skills supports mental health and can also prevent mental health
conditions. Studies show that every employee must engage in behavioural
activities that will sustain mental health. It becomes more fulfilling and
productive when there is a development of confidence and cooperation within an
organisation.
The
Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care for Employees
In
a Business, Mental wellness may help employees to maintain their psychological
and emotional health at work, and involvement stands to benefit. It engaged a
happy and potentially innovative workforce. This paper will acknowledge that
the company's efforts must be driven and guided by clear ethical principles.
Four ethical considerations are relevant to mental health care that may apply
in an organisation:
Support
Structures
An
ethical consideration in the workplace is maintaining a strong support
structure, especially when it comes to culture and operations that
significantly impact employees. The responsibility is to provide sufficient
resources and support. It is essential that employees commit to having
accessible resources. It ensures that the support tools and structures being
offered are both consistent and continually improving.
Balanced
Schedules
As
we all remember, the COVID-19 pandemic days have been part of everyone's
memory, which caused anxiety. The way people experience anxiety may differ, as
well as what triggers their symptoms. That is why everyone has experienced
burnout and unbalanced work duties, highlighting the importance of balancing
schedules between work hours and personal errands. This is intended to mitigate
overtime or cultural pressure that may cause employees to work beyond their
scheduled hours. It can also spark ongoing anxiety surrounding performance and
career progression. This is to ensure that all employees are encouraged to
maintain strict schedules and have a work-life balance to reduce the toxicity
of mental health. It should prioritise adopting a flexible schedule to avoid
unnecessary mental pressure. Employees must have equal opportunities to take
advantage of the flexible schedules in a workplace.
Right
to Privacy
Mental health is one of the highest concerns
in society, which is why we should be more responsible in maintaining privacy
and confidentiality in the workplace, particularly for psychological or
emotional wellness challenges. The company must have a goal in promoting mental
health issues, which involves securing personal life and avoiding mishandling
issues within the workplace. This also ensures mental health information isn't
accessible to other employees who may bully others or hold discriminatory views
on the subject. Providing them with secure spaces to make these calls can also
enhance workers' privacy regarding their mental well-being.
Triggering
Events
Triggers
are individualised experiences that vary significantly from person to person. A
trigger can impair judgment, and some people may lack insight into their
reactions. In the study of mental illness, triggering events can happen in the
workplace and contribute to emotional stress. These may be due to the
challenges some employees face because of the demands of their jobs. It
triggers stress through excessive workloads, demanding duties, tight deadlines,
and even repetitive tasks. That is why in a company, employers must be
sensitive to any situational work that triggers their mental health and affects
them without a work-life balance. Employers must entrust their staff with the
capabilities to meet a high standard, as they are motivated to work and flexible
with their time and effort. This may lead to satisfaction and compassion in any
workplace if we are more responsible for educating every staff member to have a
moral foundation in doing business.
Conclusion
Having
strong mental health is an advantage for everyone, regardless of differences,
and even when facing heavy workloads, it is essential to prioritise a healthy
mind and a positive outlook. This is an ethical responsibility to support every
workplace that maintains consistency in its work and the ability to invest time
and energy as it meets targets within an organisation. Employers must have an
ethical mental health program to share knowledge and promote awareness of
maintaining a healthy mentality and emotional well-being. Employees need to
share their mental health wellness to encourage equality, treatment, and
consideration, fostering a more positive workplace.
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