Nearly half of female employees in the Philippines face mental challenges at work.
“Recognizing the intersectionality between gender and mental health disparities is crucial for companies to take proactive and well-crafted strategies that address these needs as they overlap,” asserts Cat Triviño, co-Founder, Chief Product and Data Officer, MindNation. “Without concrete, effective, and gender-sensitive solutions, women are left to disproportionately bear the burden of these gaps in intervention.
“There are a lot of people around us in the workplace and our environment who do not feel safe, silently suffering. Listening goes a long way when it comes to mental health, being present on an organizational level. Making different channels of communication available to all team members at all times is one of the most effective ways of addressing mental health concerns,” reminded Cosico.