Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It's Essential for Productivity and Innovation
The relationship between workplace mental health and productivity is crucial for fostering innovation and growth. Issues like depression and anxiety impact employee output, highlighting the need for mental health support. Employer-provided mental health benefits and stress management strategies are essential for enhancing productivity and innovation. Adoption of wellness programs and mental health benefits significantly enhances workplace productivity and employee satisfaction. Effective workplace mental health benefits should include comprehensive coverage, accessible support systems, and engagement and education. Implementing workplace mental health benefit programs requires a strategic and empathetic approach to foster a supportive and productive work environment.
Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Tia
Tia* (32, they/them) works in education and lives in Maryland. When Tia came to Wave, they were just recovering from a particularly intense depressive episode. Their first assessment showed symptoms of severe depression, moderate anxiety, and normal stress.
In Tia’s following two assessments, their depression had fallen into the normal range and stayed there. Going from “severe” depression symptoms to “normal” has made a huge impact on their life. Tia reported having a lot more compassion with themselves, more understanding self-talk, and a better ability to deal with life’s challenges. They’ve also increased their communication with friends and people at work, which has helped them feel a lot less alone.
Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Jeremy
Meet Jeremy* (27, he/him). Jeremy works in business development and lives in Georgia. When Jeremy came to Wave, his anxiety was ruling his life. His first assessment showed symptoms of severe anxiety.
After about 4 sessions, Jeremy repeated the assessment and his severe anxiety symptoms had shifted to moderate anxiety symptoms. He told Julie that the success he was having managing his anxiety was giving him so much relief. He also shared feeling more confident and open to exploring how coaching could help in other areas of his life.
Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Anya
Anya wanted to feel more confident at her new job. Anya (40, she/her) works in publishing and lives in Chicago. When Anya came to Wave, she was stressed about transitioning to a new job. Her first assessment showed symptoms of moderate anxiety, moderate depression, and moderate stress. Anya’s overthinking was getting in her way.
After about 8 sessions, Anya repeated the assessment and her moderate anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms had all dropped into the normal range. Anya told Sam that she was feeling much more open to trying new things and excited about where coaching could take her.
Guess What? Wave Coaching Could be Covered by Your HSA or FSA!
Did you know that your Wave mental health coaching sessions might be eligible for reimbursement through your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
This means that the cost of your mental health coaching, a crucial part of maintaining emotional wellbeing, could potentially be paid for using pre-tax dollars from your HSA or FSA account. It’s a big deal.
Connect on a Deeper Level with Mutual Empathy
💬 Communication breakdowns got you feeling frustrated? It's time to try something new! 💡
Introducing mutual empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. By practicing mutual empathy, we can build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and improve our overall sense of wellbeing. 🌟
Discover the Power of Appreciative Inquiry: 5 Principles to Transform Your Coaching Skills
Hey there, future Nationally-Board certified coaches! Are you ready to dive into the world of coaching and make a difference in people's lives? We've got you covered. Here at Wave, we're all about helping people improve their mental wellbeing and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
A peek into Dr. Sarah Adler’s panel on “A New Generation: Mental Health and the Future of Care” at SXSW 2023
Recently, Dr. Sarah Adler, CEO and founder of Wave Life, sat in on a SXSW panel called “A New Generation: Mental Health and the Future of Care.” Joining Dr. Adler on stage were panel moderator Eric Epstein, Principal at Santay Ventures, and panelists Dr. Greg Fonzo, co-director of the Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy, and Dr. Grin Lord, CEO and founder of mPathic.
Gen Z is blending work and vacation with the “workcation”
Learn about the Gen Z trend of taking “workations,” its benefits and pitfalls, and how to make a workation actually work for you.