The global pandemic caused due to COVID’19 has changed human life to a great extent. It has affected businesses, educational systems, workplaces, the healthcare system, and whatnot. The major impact of the pandemic was on human mental health. Most people suffer from depression and anxiety. In the workplace, it becomes the prime duty of managers and HR professionals to maintain good employee mental health during the pandemic. I have listed some helpful points on maintaining mental health during the pandemic.

Train Team Leaders

Team leader’s role in the mental health of employees can’t be neglected. Right efforts from the team leader can improve mental health during the pandemic. Training leaders and encouraging them to understand employees’ mental health issues, well-being, and other problems is crucial.

Connect With Employees

Connecting with employees, keeping continuous checks, analyzing their situation, and giving them space to discuss their problems build a culture of connectivity in the office. But, unfortunately, mental health in an office environment like this automatically crucifies.

Moreover, along with the above-listed ways, designing a hybrid work environment also helps greatly. When employees are flexible to work, they will maintain a good work-life balance, ultimately improving their mental health.

Maintain your routine
Daily routines can play an important role in protecting mental health. Exercise is essential for relieving stress and maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional health. Dance at home, take a daily walk (maintaining social distancing), or learn yoga.
Stay positive
It has been found that using mindfulness practices to increase our attention to our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and the external environment in the present moment can improve mental wellbeing. Get a playlist of your favorite music. It can help lift your mood and calm your anxiety and fears.