Working for Mental Health Creates Special Rewards

Employee recognition sounds good on its face, but can it be overdone or mishandled? Dr. Sajjad Fazel believes that’s possible, along with other trip-ups that could harm employees’ mental health. Fazel, a research associate and public health advocate, and psychiatrist Lebogang Phahladira weighed this and other factors that have positive and negative influences on mental health in the workplace during an Africa Tweet Chat. “Studies have shown providing recognition and gratitude in workplaces not only motivates workers but also improves their mental health by reducing stress,” Fazel said. “While providing recognition is encouraged, problems may arise when there is favoritism,…...