How Business Leaders Can , Prioritize Mental Health , in the Workplace.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the COVID pandemic <br />took a clear toll on the collective mental <br />health of people living in the United States.<br />According to the Centers for Disease <br />Control and Prevention, <br />2021 saw suicide rates rise by 4%.<br />From April 2020 to April 2021, , the rates of anxiety and depression, quadrupled.<br />Here are some things that 'Newsweek' recommends <br />for business owners and managers looking to emphasize<br />the importance of mental health in the workplace.<br />Set the tone, Adopt behaviors that encourage improved mental health.<br />Avoid unnecessary anxiety by practicing <br />patience, active listening and striving to build <br />strong connections within your team.<br />Create a safe environment, Help remove the stigma around depression <br />and anxiety by allowing employees to <br />feel comfortable discussing their mental health.<br />Create a safe environment, Help remove the stigma around depression <br />and anxiety by allowing employees to <br />feel comfortable discussing their mental health.<br />Policies and practices, Help employees manage their mental health by considering programs that provide support.<br />This can include offering flex time or work-from-home <br />options, PTO packages with "mental health days" and <br />encouraging employees to take advantage of benefits.<br />'Newsweek' reports that taking an interest in the <br />mental health of employees can not only reduce <br />turnover, but also help ensure your team's success
