Mental health is a vital aspect of health and wellbeing that supports a person’s capacity as an individual - and as a society - to make choices, form bonds with one another, and influence the world we live in. A fundamental human right is mental health. Furthermore, it is essential for socioeconomic, communal, and personal growth. According to CIPD, one in four people will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives, and these problems have a big influence on workers' well-being. Mental health problems are a significant contributor to extended absences from work. Companies should encourage employees to maintain excellent mental health and offer assistance to those who are struggling with mental illness, such as depression or anxiety.
DEI and mental health are closely linked. Microaggressions, unconscious bias, a lack of representation, and other stressors can negatively affect the mental wellbeing and psychological safety of employees from various backgrounds in the workplace. For example, according to NHS England, compared to males who work full-time, women are almost twice as likely to experience a common mental health issue.
