How Well Do You Address Mental Health Issues?

Does your workplace encourage good employee mental health?

Find out by taking this quiz. Score 10 points for each “yes” answer to these questions. Then total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the chart.

Has your business taken the following steps?

1. Created a work environment that encourages employees to communicate openly about stressors and mental health issues?
2. Ensured that supervisors build healthy relationships with workers through regular check-ins?
3. Developed appropriate procedures for approaching employees who exhibit behavioral problems?
4. Encouraged autonomy, fairness and enhanced employee self-worth with rewards and recognition?
5. Given special attention to the psychological well-being of remote workers?
6. Informed employees about available mental health resources, including clear instructions on where to go for help.
7. Modified policies and procedures around paid time off, flexible hours, and mental health days.
8. Reframed performance reviews as opportunities for feedback and learning?
9. Conducted pulse surveys to better understand ongoing stressors affecting employees?
10. Ensured the company health insurance program covers mental and psychological issues, and looked into telemedicine as a way to assist employees who need counseling?

What’s your score?

80 or more: Congratulations. You have gone a long way toward ensuring good mental health for your employees.

Between 60 and 80: It’s time to fine tune your policies.

Below 60: Your business is at risk.

Take action on the suggestions in the accompanying story.