The Mental Compass

TakeHelp Life Counselling Solutions® has been into EAP Services from 2019. We give a combination of individual support services as well as group support services. TakeHelp can say with pride that we have added tremendous value in the personal lives of several individuals and families through our EAP program interventions. 1) Can you describe your organization's EAP services and expertise? TakeHelp specialized in EAP from Day one. One thing was that we understood corporate requirements well as I have serviced corporates right from the beginning of my career as an Enterprise Specialist. More importantly as I have handled large teams myself in the course of my corporate career, I know what are the typical Wellness concerns and needs of Employees. It also helped that among our panel of Psychologists we had some renowned EAP specialists. So, with this domain expertise we put together a web-portal that focused on providing a Professional, Competent, Safe, Confidential and Anonymous eco-s...

Mrs. Arthy Sriram is a recognized Counseling Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the corporate sector, where she has worked as an In-House Counselor and conducted Awareness sessions for various companies. In this interview she talks about her role as a Corporate Counsellor and her perspective on Workplace Mental Health. 1) Can you share your perspective on the importance of mental health in the workplace? It is a well known fact that mental health is as important as our physical health. A healthy  work space can help to improve the employee’s work productivity, enhance personal and professional growth. An employee with good mental health feels supported and is more resilient and is able to tackle challenge at work. Though we know that our physical and mental health are intertwined , we do not prioritise our mental health thereby leading to various issues both at workplace and home. 2) What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your role as a corporate counselor?...

  The modern workplace is increasingly focused on employee well-being, yet the pervasive issue of organizational stress, often called the silent crisis, remains largely overlooked. As work demands escalate due to constant connectivity and high expectations, employees are facing unprecedented stress levels. This article highlights the harmful effects of workplace stress on mental health and emphasizes the necessity for comprehensive strategies to create a healthier work environment. Modern workplaces often prioritize productivity and efficiency, often at the expense of employees’ mental health. The pervasive culture of hustle, fueled by technology and social media, creates an environment where individuals feel compelled to be perpetually engaged. The relentless pressure to perform can lead to chronic stress, characterized by feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, and a diminished sense of accomplishment. The WHO highlights that workplace stress significantly contributes to major mental h...