Tag: psychological first aid

Workplace crises, particularly those impacting mental well-being, can severely disrupt operations and employee health. With lost productivity due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy US$1 trillion annually, according to the World Health Organization, proactive crisis response planning is essential for organizational resilience and employee support.

Mental well-being is a critical concern in Singapore, with surveys from the Singapore Institute of Mental Health indicating that 1 in 3 youth aged 15 to 35 experience severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. This highlights the broader societal need for robust mental health support, which extends directly into the workplace.