Work from home has a negative effect on mental health, working from office is beneficial for mental health

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After the corona pandemic, the trend of work from home and hybrid work mode has increased rapidly. Recently, a large global study has revealed that working from the office can be much more beneficial for mental health.

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After the Corona epidemic, the trend of work from home and hybrid work mode has increased rapidly. Many people considered it a means of convenience and balance, but recently a large global study has revealed that working from office can be much more beneficial for mental health. According to this study conducted by US-based mind research organization 'Sapiens Labs' (especially for Indian employees), the mental health of people working in office has been found to be better than those working in work from home and hybrid mode.

The study was conducted based on data obtained from 54,831 employees from 65 countries. The report shows that although 'work-life balance' factors such as workload and flexibility are often emphasized, in reality good relationships at the office and feeling pride in work are much more important for mental health. In the US and Europe, people working in hybrid work mode were found to have the best mental health, while in India, on the contrary, the mental health of employees working from the office was better. The study found that the pattern of improvement in mental health by working with a team was much more clear in Indian employees than in other countries.

Role of good relationships and pride in work

According to the study, the most profound impact on mental health is from relationships with colleagues in the office and a sense of pride in work. Bad relationships and lack of pride in work can lead to mental stress, sadness and feelings of frustration, which can lead to a decrease in energy levels and motivation. Especially among Indian employees, bad relationships with colleagues were found to be directly related to mental stress. Also, the mental health of employees working in teams was found to be better across the world. This improvement in India was much faster than in Western countries.

Effect of workload and stress

Although workload is considered a major cause for mental health, according to this study, this issue was found to be less among Indian employees than the global average. Only 13% of Indian employees described their workload as unbearable, while the global average was 16%.

Mental health and impact on work capacity

According to Tara Thiagarajan, founder and chief scientist of Sapiens Labs, mental health is not just related to mood or attitude, but is related to the mental ability to face life's challenges and work productively. It includes abilities such as adaptability, social confidence, motivation and physical-mental relationship. The study also stated that mental health is not limited to personal life, but professional life also has a profound impact on it. Relationships and environment in the office can have a positive or negative effect on mental health.

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