Mental health has become an important topic in today’s time, especially among youth and employees working in the corporate world. The recently released ‘State of Emotional Well-Being Report 2024’ has presented many important figures and analysis on this subject. According to this report, 90% of corporate employees under the age of 25 are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This article will highlight the key information and findings of this report.
Key facts from the report on the state of mental health
Increase in mental health consultations: Mental health counseling sessions saw a 15% increase in 2024, indicating that people are now becoming more aware of the subject. Anxiety, depression, and stress were the main topics of consultation.
Workplace relationship challenges: The report found that 11% of consultations focused on workplace-related concerns, while 23% of counseling sessions focused on workplace relationship difficulties. This shows that maintaining and balancing relationships at the workplace is a major challenge for employees.
Gender-based analysis
Role of men and women: According to the report, 7% of the counselling sessions were attended by men. Of these, 70% were related to financial concerns, indicating that men have more social pressure to shoulder the responsibility of providing for the family. On the other hand, 52% of the counselling sessions were attended by women. Of these, 60% were related to relationships, indicating that women bear more emotional responsibility.
Suicide risk and mental health: 59% of employees were referred for counselling by their managers with a risk of suicide. This shows that there is a need for awareness and support towards the mental health of employees.
Mental health issues among youth: The report clearly states that people below the age of 30 are more likely to have symptoms of anxiety and depression than those above the age of 45. The main reasons behind this could be:
- Changing stress: The difficulty of moving to a new place frequently due to a job.
- Career insecurities: Lack of stability at the beginning of a career.
- Complications in relationships: Lack of balance in personal and professional life.
Digital imbalance and the impact of technology
According to the report, only 3% of people maintained a healthy use of digital devices. Most people find it difficult to disconnect from their devices, which can have a negative impact on mental health. This indicates that organizations should provide support to employees in strategies to maintain digital balance.
Effectiveness of counseling
According to the report, 98% of individuals achieved their goals or made progress towards them within just three counseling sessions. Reduction in depression symptoms: Of those who initially showed symptoms of depression, 53% saw improvement after three sessions. Reduction in anxiety symptoms: 48% of people experienced a reduction in anxiety symptoms.
Recommendations for organizations
- Make mental health a priority. The report makes it clear that organizations should prioritize mental health.
- Creating a safe workplace: Create a psychologically safe environment for employees.
- Training managers: Train managers to recognize signs of stress and mental health of employees.
Support to family members:
The report suggests that mental health support should be provided to employees as well as their family members, as it directly affects their mental health. The ‘State of Emotional Well-Being Report 2024’ makes it clear that mental health has now become an important social and professional issue. The younger generation, especially employees under the age of 25, are facing more anxiety and depression.
Organizations should ensure that mental health issues are accepted as a collective responsibility rather than just an individual problem. Through proper counseling, digital balance, and strengthening relationships at the workplace, mental health can be improved.It is also clear through this report that awareness about mental health is increasing, and it is no longer considered a taboo subject.