Mental health is a crucial issue for the individual and the workplace. There’s no denying it.

The cost of poor mental health on individuals, families, communities, and workplaces is staggering. But it doesn't have to be this way. We, as entrepreneurs and business employers, can all do our part to make sure that everyone has access to affordable mental healthcare benefits. And trust me, it doesn’t have to be as expensive or as complicated as we make it out to be.

Here are 5 simple ways in which you can ensure that your employees are doing okay:

1. Create a "stress relief station" in your office with calming music, aromatherapy, and soothing scents. This could even take the form of a sports center or a nap room.

2. Send positive emails from HR about achievements and milestones at work.

3. Set up employee assistance programs that go beyond crisis assistance to include an array of mental health support services like counselling and stress management.

4. Create awareness and encourage the use of mental wellness apps like Ginger and Headspace.

5. Help ambitious employees avoid burnout by making paid time off mandatory.

Make an investment in your employees' well-being by providing them with quality mental healthcare benefits today. Don’t forget to drop me a line in the comments below or use my contact form for more information about how you can go about doing this quickly and cost-effectively!