Panel Discussion on Stress on the Table: Mental Health in the Workplace at the India CSR Summit 2022

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Panel Discussion on Stress on the Table: Mental Health in the Workplace at the India CSR Summit 2022

  • Friday, November 18, 2022 2:42PM IST (9:12AM GMT)
 
New Delhi, Delhi, India:  
In a panel at the India CSR Summit 2022 organized by CSR Box in the National Capital on the 16th of November 2022 - mental health and stressors in the workplace were brought into focus, The panel ‘Stress on the table’ discussed the challenges and suggested recommendations for a way forward.
 
Mental health in the workplace is particularly disregarded, despite being a pertinent subject. A report by Deloitte suggests that 80 per cent of the Indian workforce has reported mental health issues during the past year, pointing to the need to address this issue immediately. The panel addressed this through conversations around intersectionality, mental healthcare, needs of employees from vulnerable groups and digital solutions for innovation were addressed in the panel. The panel comprised of Ms Shubhrata Prakash, Mental Health Advocate; Mr Neeraj Jain, Country Director, PATH; Dr Anant Bhan, Principal Investigator, Sangath, and Dr Aqsa Shaikh, Assistant Professor, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research. The panel was moderated by Dr Sukriti Chauhan, CEO, ETI.

Ms Shubhrata Prakash, Mental Health Advocate said, “Mental health accommodations cannot be given just to do charity, and should follow a rights-based approach. Individuals asking for support are as capable as the ones providing support and should not be looked down upon. As an individual with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I am often told that it is not real. This needs to change and organisations must address metal health conditions as valid challenges.”

Dr Aqsa Shaikh, Assistant Professor, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research addressed the need to hire transgender talent and necessity of representation in the work sector. She said, “The more things change, the more they remain the same. Hiring transgender individuals needs to be treated as more than a photo-op. Every trans awareness month, organisations ‘pinkwash’ and/or ‘purple wash’ their campaigns to include trans persons in pictures and campaigns, without accounting for their needs in the organizations. Instead of this, institutional action for trans inclusion is should be undertaken.”
 
Dr Anant Bhan, Principal Investigator, Sangath spoke of the dispersion of community mental healthcare and how it can be accessed. He said, “9 out of 10 individuals do not have access to mental health services when they need it. Mental health care can be dispersed at a community health level when we have adequate screening tools, medical officers are confident to prescribe antidepressants and stigma and discrimination are openly addressed in the community. We must also ensure that the providers – like community healthcare workers (ASHAs particularly) are provided with mental health support. In a pilot where Sangath was providing training to ASHA workers for building mental health support – many were able to recognise that they have the symptoms themselves.”          
 
Mr Neeraj Jain, Country Director, PATH added that “To address mental health at the workplace – it is important to utilise a ‘no questions asked’ model to create an environment of acceptance. Digital technologies must also be utilised to reach out – especially to the younger generation. However, questions of data privacy are important and must be addressed when looking to adopt digital means.”


About ETI

ETI signifies an ‘arrival/approach’ with an aim to create safe and equitable access to health and security. ETI follows an approach of ‘leave no one behind’ emphasizing access to services for all, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized. ETI tracks the ever-evolving landscape of health, science and development priorities in India and across the globe to provide competitive strategies and ideas for impact. We believe in evidence-driven interventions to ensure that the most effective solutions available are employed, with the aim of enhancing program outcomes. To this end, ETI works closely with multiple stakeholders, including decision-makers, media, communities, technical experts and well-known champions. Our work is guided by in-house experts with over three decades of experience in government technical advisory, strategy development, and academic research.

For more information on ETI, please visit www.etiservices.org.

About CSR Box

CSRBOX is India’s leading CSR knowledge and impact intelligence driven partnerships platform for the development community. CSRBOX is committed to the idea of advancing social impact and change. Whether you are a Donor agency looking to invest in transformative and sustainable projects or an implementation leader dedicated to accomplish your organization’s goals, CSRBOX can help you achieve your objectives. With years of experience in working on social development projects with nonprofits, corporate and social enterprises, we excel in catalyzing the vibrant social transformation movement in India by driving collaborations and partnerships for good. With research, strategy and designing tailored programs in the CSR ecosystem, they help their clients solve their most challenging issues.

For more information on CSR Box, please visit https://csrbox.org/.
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