Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace – A free webinar from NSCHBC

The Way We Talk About Stress

Although we are often stressed, overwhelmed, discouraged or worried about outcomes at work we rarely categorize them as mental health concerns. Did you know that the very words used to describe our workplace experiences are the same ones used to define common challenges such as anxiety and depression? While "stress" is often a blanketed expression, it has physical (how we behave), emotional (how we feel), and psychological (how we think) implications.

Outcomes

By ignoring, overlooking, or inadequately addressing these areas, we can expect many of the following outcomes:

• People Issues: Disengagement*, increased communication issues, conflict, increased injuries and avoidable mistakes, absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover and burnout
• Environment Issues:Excessive complaining, dissatisfaction, decreased motivation and teamwork
• Financial Issues: Loss in productivity, increasing indirect costs, overall instability
• Physical Issues: Hypertension, headaches, changes in eating and sleeping patterns, shifts in energy levels, develop new health issues, exacerbating existing health issues, increased medications (and oftentimes side effects), comorbidity
• Patient Issues: Decreased quality of service delivery
• Overall Company/Practice Issues: Diminished reputation that may discourage new patients or potential hires
• Healthcare Industry Issues: Rising healthcare costs due to excessive use of healthcare services. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America individuals with anxiety disorders are 3-5xs more likely to go to the doctor.

Our Responsibility 

In our respective roles as consultants, managers, and healthcare professionals we all share a responsibility as leaders to adequately address the far-reaching damage caused by unaddressed mental health issues in the workplace. Learn more about how to recognize, respond, and minimize these issues in your workplace, and those of the clients you support.

*According to Gallup study, staff disengagement costs U.S. companies $450-$550 Billion in lost productivity per year.

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About the Author

Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.