Work affects #MentalHealth & well-being. 1 in 6 working-age adults are estimated to have a mental disorder. Globally, 12 billion working days are lost every year on account of #depression and anxiety. 🆕 WHO recommended guidelines to protect #MentalHealthAtWork ⬇️
Risks to #MentalHealthAtWork incl.: 🔸under-use of skills 🔸excessive workloads 🔸unsafe working conditions 🔸limited support from colleagues 🔸harassment/bullying 🔸discrimination/exclusion 🔸unclear job role 🔸job insecurity 🔸inadequate pay & more 📌 bit.ly/3fpWgsb
@WHO Thankyou for all you do for are health & for looking after us and our well being My friend @Black_Mormon had a MH day yesterday but I’m pleased to say he’s doing well When will you say where the virus was made? My gran is 74 next year and didn’t fight 2 world wars for cover ups.
@WHO Very welcome real-life policy brief from @ilo and @WHO recognises “unemployment or unstable or precarious employment, discrimination in the workplace or poor working environments can all be a source of stress and pose a risk to mental health.” More here: hazards.org/mentalhealth/u…
@WHO @WHO_Europe I think the solution will be tackling the problem of mental health issues from many angles. Peer-to-peer community support platforms (outside of the healthcare system). Creating an easy-to-find and easy-to-use platform with @lyckli_app. Focus will be mental well-being