This is about mental health ownership
Behavioral and Mental Disorders Are Now Surpassing All Other Illnesses
1 IN 4 INDIVIDUALS WILL LIKELY BE AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME. Roughly 1 in 6 employees experience mental health problems in their working environment. Among individuals between 10 and 19 years old, approximately 1 in 7 will experience a mental disorder.
Mental health issues cost the global economy
$1 TRILLION
Annually in lost productivity
IN THE UNITED STATES ALONE, THE COST TO EMPLOYERS OF UNTREATED MENTAL ILLNESS IS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN $79 AND $105 BILLION PER YEAR.
When employees feel that their employer values their overall well-being, the benefits are significant:
– Employees are 69% less likely to actively search for a new job.
– They are 3x more likely to report experiencing burnout.
– Employees are 36% more likely to be thriving in their overall lives.
– They are 5x more likely to strongly advocate for their company as a great place to work.
By focusing on well-being, organizations can not only retain talent but also foster a positive work environment where employees feel supported and engaged. Prioritizing employee mental health is not just beneficial for individuals but also for the overall success and reputation of the company.
EMPLOYEES TYPICALLY TAKE AROUND 18 DAYS OFF WORK EACH YEAR DUE TO STRESS, DEPRESSION, OR ANXIETY, compared to 17 days for general physical illness, 15 days for musculoskeletal disorders, and 10 days for injuries.
1 IN 4 INDIVIDUALS WILL LIKELY BE AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME. Roughly 1 in 6 employees experience mental health problems in their working environment. Among individuals between 10 and 19 years old, approximately 1 in 7 will experience a mental disorder.
When employees feel that their employer values their overall well-being, the benefits are significant:
– Employees are 69% less likely to actively search for a new job.
– They are 3x more likely to report experiencing burnout.
– Employees are 36% more likely to be thriving in their overall lives.
– They are 5x more likely to strongly advocate for their company as a great place to work.
By focusing on well-being, organizations can not only retain talent but also foster a positive work environment where employees feel supported and engaged. Prioritizing employee mental health is not just beneficial for individuals but also for the overall success and reputation of the company.
EMPLOYEES TYPICALLY TAKE AROUND 18 DAYS OFF WORK EACH YEAR DUE TO STRESS, DEPRESSION, OR ANXIETY, compared to 17 days for general physical illness, 15 days for musculoskeletal disorders, and 10 days for injuries.
I. DEEPLY
CONNECT
WITH SELF
Start with the avatar to spark curiosity in yourself and become the creator that you were meant to be on LinkedIn, and in the world. Finding your voice and sharing it can be activated through a Deeply Connect event.
WRITING IS HEALING
A COLLECTIVE APPROACH: ACHIEVING GREATER MENTAL HEALTH IS ABOUT HAVING A VOICE THAT IS SEEN, HEARD, AND VALUED AT THE WORKPLACE AND IN THE WORLD. Becoming an expressive writer is all about putting yourself out there in a civil way, so that others can relate to you at the human level. It is about communicating not just what you do, but who you are, and our programs provide psychologically safe topics for leaders, employees, and students to reflect on and write about. We help your people to see that writing for themselves is no different than transformational leadership, creating bridges of peace and change for everyone. If reading is powerful, imagine what public writing does to you in 1, 3, and 10 years. It can be life-changing!
Post 1/12
Building self-awareness
Regular introspection, such as writing on LinkedIn to reflect on your actions, thoughts, and feelings, can increase self-awareness. Over time, these practices help you recognize patterns, triggers, and habitual responses.
Post 2/12
Gaining self-discovery
Writing is not just a means of communication, but a transformative tool. By harnessing the power of words, you uncover layers of your inner stories, exploring depths of yourself that were previously unreachable.
Post 3/12
Regaining self-confidence
The more you practice writing, the more confident you will become in your ability. Take time to write regularly and think of it as a polishing tool that sharpens your reflection, allowing you to confront and articulate parts of your life that may be chipping away at your confidence.
Post 4/12
Developing self-leadership
Writing down your thoughts and feelings help you to understand patterns in your behavior. It also provides a space for self-assessment, allowing you to evaluate where you’re excelling and where you need improvement.
Post 5/12
Improving self-image
Writing can help you track your progress and achievements, which can reinforce your belief in yourself. It can make your thoughts and emotions tangible, so that you can express yourself without fear of criticism from others.
Post 6/12
Building self-worth
Writing provides a way for you to reflect on daily experiences, acknowledge your achievements, and process emotions constructively. Regularly noting down positive aspects of your life and personal strengths can foster a more positive view of yourself.
Post 7/12
Raising self-esteem
Writing about how you truly feel inside can reduce the amount of stress and guilt you kept to yourself for a while. It also helps to clear your mind from worrying constantly and overthinking often.
Post 8/12
Practicing self-love
Writing about your achievements and experiences has benefits that are not so different from writing a love letter to yourself. It helps relieve anxiety, increases your creativity and promotes confidence. It can also help you make future plans and goals that align with your personal values.
Post 9/12
Maintaining self-care
Writing is a form of self-care. Why? Because writing encourages curiosity, requires focus, and teaches you about yourself. It offers a way to slow down and understand what is going on in your mind, to soothe yourself, to elevate your mood, to work through tough memories, to cope with anxiety or depression and more.
Post 10/12
Cultivating self-respect
Writing helps you to reflect on your feelings, assess your values and boundaries, speak up for the small stuff, pay attention to the details, and last but not least, speak up for yourself when no one appears to be on your side.
Post 11/12
Prioritizing self-development
Writing, when embraced as a daily practice, becomes a transformative force for self-improvement, mindfulness and sharing wisdom. The philosopher Jordan Peterson says, “The best way to teach people critical thinking is to teach them to write because there is no difference between that and thinking.”
Post 12/12
Creating self-compassion
Writing about yourself puts you on a pathway toward self-compassion. Because many people can be harder on themselves than they are on others, writing about yourself helps you to develop greater compassion for your situation, seeing yourself in a more positive light.
Interaction #1
A moment of thoughtful commenting on LinkedIn can be a great way to make a postivie first-impression.
Interaction #2
A moment of thoughtful commenting on LinkedIn can show that you are here to truly listen and offer your compassion.
Interaction #3
A moment of thoughtful commenting on LinkedIn can turn two people into pen pals making longer conversations possible.
Interaction #4
A moment of thoughtful commenting on LinkedIn can form a habit of exchanging insights and ideas to benefit both parties.
Interaction #5
A moment of thoughtful commenting on LinkedIn can be translated as being there for someone at their best, worst, and anything in between.
Interaction #6
A moment of thoughtful commenting on LinkedIn can help anyone to be more productive with their marketing, networking, and development efforts.
II. DEEPLY CONNECT
WITH OTHERS
Take the road less traveled by and form a healthy connection with one person at a time on LinkedIn, especially with teammates and leaders. Becoming a thoughtful commentator once a week, month, or quarter can evolve into a beautiful collective conversation, helping you to better contribute to each other’s work-life journey.
OVER THE YEARS THROUGH TIME
iii. Deeply Connect with Diversity
Being surrounded with diverse working professionals can be a wonderful way to fuel individual, team, and community growth. As an authentic writer, you can make a real difference each time you come online to share your words of encouragement, interact with others, and learn from different experts.
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Janitor
02
CEO
03
Actuary
04
Engineer
05
Financial Advisor
06
Firefighter
07
Mayor
08
Nurse
09
Attorney
10
Mechanic
11
Farmer
12
Dean
VOICE & LEGACY PRESERVATION THROUGH LINKEDIN, WRITING,
& CREATIVITY
In the life journey, developing one’s own voice is key to greater mental health, inner happiness, and career success. We make all of these tools part of the sponsorship picture, so that our partners and their people can better thrive together. Let your LinkedIn social activities tell your legacy like how Wikipedia tells the stories of celebrities. Why? Because your name deserves to be remembered and discovered too. School superintendents, college presidents, mayors, and CEOs play a vital role in making this vision possible.
