Organizations which want to help employees maintain good mental health can use these specific approaches:
Promote Open Communication: The workplace should maintain a space devoid of criticism...
Should colleges require students to take mental health courses?
Yeah, they probably should. Not in a preachy, mandatory, exam-heavy kind of way — but in a way that actually equips students to understand their own minds and those of the people around them.
College is a new phase which can be challenging. Students are balancing academics, relationships, identity, future anxiety — all while figuring out who they are. A basic mental health course could help students spot early warning signs (in t... moreShould colleges require students to take mental health courses?
Yeah, they probably should. Not in a preachy, mandatory, exam-heavy kind of way — but in a way that actually equips students to understand their own minds and those of the people around them.
College is a new phase which can be challenging. Students are balancing academics, relationships, identity, future anxiety — all while figuring out who they are. A basic mental health course could help students spot early warning signs (in themselves or friends), normalize getting help, and learn tools to cope better.
It doesn’t have to turn everyone into a therapist. But it can make campuses safer, kinder, and more aware — which sounds like a win in today’s world where burnout, anxiety, and loneliness are almost part of the syllabus.
So yeah, not a bad idea at all. It’s time we treated mental health education as essential — just like physical health or financial literacy.
Mental health conversations at Indian workplaces are slowly gaining momentum, but the shadow of stigma continues to loom large. Despite growing awareness, employees often struggle to voice their...
Why Tech Companies Need to Focus More on Mental Health
Tech jobs often come with long hours, tight deadlines, and high expectations. Over time, this can take a serious toll on people’s mental well-being. When stress and burnout go unchecked, it affects not just individuals, but entire teams. That’s why it’s so important for tech companies to actively support mental health. This means creating a work culture where people feel safe to speak up, offering real resources, and encouraging a healthy b... moreWhy Tech Companies Need to Focus More on Mental Health
Tech jobs often come with long hours, tight deadlines, and high expectations. Over time, this can take a serious toll on people’s mental well-being. When stress and burnout go unchecked, it affects not just individuals, but entire teams. That’s why it’s so important for tech companies to actively support mental health. This means creating a work culture where people feel safe to speak up, offering real resources, and encouraging a healthy balance between work and life. Taking care of mental health isn’t just the right thing to do — it leads to happier employees and better work.
Tech jobs often come with long hours, tight deadlines, and high expectations. Over time, this can take a serious toll on people’s mental well-being. When stress and burnout go unchecked, it affects not just individuals, but entire teams. That’s why it’s so important for tech companies to actively support mental health. This means creating a work culture where people feel safe to speak up, offering real resources, and encouraging a healthy b... more