Can We Avoid Burnout?
March 4, 2024
We often use the term “burnout” as a vague label for an exhausting day or week of hard work, but actual burnout is more than
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In the wake of global racial injustice protests and health disparities of COVID-19, depression and anxiety have more than tripled in Black and Latinx communities. To effectively deliver on workplace commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, employers must ensure their employees have the access they need to adequate mental health support.
Now more than ever, people are thinking about their mental health and how to improve it as we head into winter. The intersection of pandemic anxieties and experiences of discrimination tells us our vulnerable populations are at increased risk at this time.
A study by The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health found “women, people who have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, those who are worried about their personal finances, people with children at home, and young people are more likely than others to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression at this time”.
In addition, workers providing a range of essential services are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and may be at an increased risk of severe mental health difficulties if not provided with the personal protective equipment and psychosocial supports they need to stay safe; the essential workforce is largely composed of Black and Latinx employees.
Even further, immigrants, refugees, and members of distinct ethnocultural groups often experience discrimination, language barriers, and a sense of displacement. These factors can greatly affect a person’s wellbeing and prevent awareness of available mental health services and supports. As a result, many people do not seek treatment for a mental health problem or mental illness right away.
Here are three resources you can use to support your diverse employees and their mental health — and your own:
By addressing these challenges now, you will be able to better navigate the aftermath of the pandemic on mental health. It’s likely effects on mental health from the virus will last long after the pandemic subsides, so continuing to step up as a decision-maker and make mental health a priority will help you and your organization be better prepared for the months ahead.
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