http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/aussie-researcher-pleads-for-mental-health-investments-in-the-workplace/ Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:06:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/aussie-researcher-pleads-for-mental-health-investments-in-the-workplace/#comment-20863 Nikki Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:08:40 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3455#comment-20863 haha we can't even get a decent basic healthcare plan passed. Do you think that mental health investments are going to get funded even though you and I both know that this could greatly increase productivity in many workplaces, as well as improve the lives of so many people across the country? Don't hold your breath. haha we can’t even get a decent basic healthcare plan passed. Do you think that mental health investments are going to get funded even though you and I both know that this could greatly increase productivity in many workplaces, as well as improve the lives of so many people across the country? Don’t hold your breath.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/aussie-researcher-pleads-for-mental-health-investments-in-the-workplace/#comment-20857 Gillian Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:13:33 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3455#comment-20857 I think that's a good investment. Mental wellness is on the decline with varied stress factors these days. A friend of mine attempted suicide after her spouse lost his job and the kids contracted swine flu. It can be very stressful these days with so much on everyone's mind. I think that’s a good investment. Mental wellness is on the decline with varied stress factors these days. A friend of mine attempted suicide after her spouse lost his job and the kids contracted swine flu. It can be very stressful these days with so much on everyone’s mind.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/aussie-researcher-pleads-for-mental-health-investments-in-the-workplace/#comment-20851 Martha T. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:46:26 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3455#comment-20851 When bosses behave in a more compassionate manner towards mental health problems they are almost guaranteed a more productive workforce. Stress and the pressure of overwork should be addressed at the very minimum and support offered. When bosses behave in a more compassionate manner towards mental health problems they are almost guaranteed a more productive workforce. Stress and the pressure of overwork should be addressed at the very minimum and support offered.

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