Mental Health at Work
Why Mental Health First Aid Training is a worthy investment in your business & people.
FACT 1A research report undertaken by Beyond Blue and PwC has proven that for each dollar spent on creating a mentally healthy workplace, you can expect a 230% return rate. |
FACT 2The same report uncovered the per annum financial costs to Australian businesses that don’t proactively manage mental health in the workplace amounted to $4.7 billion in absenteeism, $6.1 billion in lost productivity and $146 million in compensation claims. |
FACT 3A TNS survey revealed that 1 in 5 Australian workers is currently experiencing a mental health condition. |
FACT 4An ABS National Mental Health and Wellbeing survey showed that an estimated 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, the most common being anxiety and depression. |
FACT 5The same survey uncovered that anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions experienced by people in Australia, and tend to affect people during their prime working years (16 to 64 years). |
FACT 6It also determined that less than half of the people experiencing anxiety or depression conditions seek help, even though they can just as debilitating as a physical illness. |
FACT 7Research by Instinct and Reason (PDF) found that three-quarters of Australian employees say a mentally healthy workplace is important when looking for a job. |
Cecilia White
With a background in legal practice, Cecilia has developed strong technical expertise in all matters relating to workplace law, including awards, contracts, disciplinary matters, investigations, equal opportunity and HR policy development.
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