{"id":275,"date":"2025-01-14T13:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/positiveperformance.co.bw\/Clone\/?page_id=275"},"modified":"2026-03-31T22:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:39:10","slug":"mental-health-at-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/positiveperformance.co.bw\/Clone\/mental-health-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental health at work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;215.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/positiveperformance.co.bw\/Clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MH-@-worrk.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MH @ worrk&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;425px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; max_width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_height=&#8221;977px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW94251138 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW174937075 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174937075 BCX8\">Mental Health at Work\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174937075 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employee wellbeing plays a critical role in sustainable organisational performance. Work environments that actively support mental health enable employees to remain engaged, productive, and resilient in demanding professional environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When mental health challenges are not addressed, stress, burnout, and disengagement can significantly affect team dynamics and organisational outcomes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-43px|auto|-34px|auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/positiveperformance.co.bw\/Clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/approach.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;approach&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;64px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Our Approach<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This programme focuses on practical strategies that help organisations foster supportive workplace environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Through facilitated discussion, practical insight, and reflective learning, participants develop greater awareness of mental health in the workplace and how leaders can create healthier, more supportive work cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW82723573 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW49801354 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49801354 BCX8\">Benefits of Prioritising Mental Health at work<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-50px|auto|-41px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-16px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. <strong>Increased Productivity<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mentally healthy employees are more engaged, focused, and productive. When employees feel supported and less overwhelmed, they are able to concentrate better on their tasks, make clearer decisions, and contribute more effectively to organisational goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"368\">2. Reduced Absenteeism:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supporting mental health reduces absenteeism and presenteeism, leading to a more reliable workforce. Employees who feel mentally supported are less likely to take frequent sick leave and are more likely to remain fully present and effective while at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"666\">3. Enhanced Employee Satisfaction:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A supportive mental health environment increases job satisfaction and employee retention. When organisations show genuine concern for employees\u2019 wellbeing, workers feel valued and respected, which strengthens their commitment and loyalty to the organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139864615 BCX8\"><strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"957\">4. 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