Lets Talk Mental Health + Spirituality + Employees Productivity
Photo Credit: FNPH Yaba By Comfort Umoren-Olorunnisomo When last did you listen to the soft whispers of your soul? In a world that constantly keeps us busy with concrete deadlines, infoxication, pressure to succeed, and the need to be liked and known, stress, anxiety, and depression become the norm when we fail to keep up. As we mark another World Mental Health Day, an interesting report released by Gallup and Radiant Foundation reminds us of a powerful ally we often ignore in our quest for mental health and well-being: faith and spirituality. The research, which covered 140 countries and pulled from world poll data between 2012 and 2022, reveals a highly significant connection between spirituality and mental and physical well-being. It submits that those who identify as spiritual or people of faith are likely to have lower rates of depression, suicide, and social isolation. One of the exciting things I find in this study is how it links spirituality and faith to DEI and e...