As per WHO, about 50% of mental health disorders start by the age of 14; 1 billion people live with a mental disorder and it is expected that in the next 10 years, depression will put more burden on nations than any other disease. It was also estimated in 2019 by WHO, that the economic loss due to mental health conditions between 2012 and 2030 will stand at around US$1.03 trillion.
There has been increased awareness amongst masses, however stigma continues to play a key role in inhibiting reach or access to care. Reporting mental health issues in the workplace is far more unlikely as compared to other health conditions. Organisations today, have the greater responsibility of not only empowering employees by providing access to resources, but going beyond to identify, highlight, and prevent behaviours that could contribute to adverse mental health symptoms amongst the workforces.
FICCI is steering an important initiative of ‘Mental health’ for industry under the aegis of FICCI National HR Committee and has come up with a meaningful, user friendly and easy to navigate Digital interface which can be used by organizations of all scales for following:
Access to empaneled expert and agencies for guidance and support under continued Monitoring of FICCI.
Participating Organizations – Accenture, Hero Future Energies, Nykaa