Why Is Employee Wellbeing A Priority?
Now, more than ever, a mentally healthy workplace matters.
Organisations depend on their employees to deliver their mission, vision, products, and services to drive overall success. Creating a healthy and safe workplace, one that protects both the physical and mental health of employees, is essential to achieving business objectives and shareholder returns.
With an estimated 12 billion working days lost every year to mental ill health, investing in your employee’s mental wellbeing has never been more of a priority.
Benefits of Investing In Employee Mental Health:
- Employee feels supported and valued
- Improved employee engagement
- Improved job performance and productivity
- Reduced burnout and work related stress
- Enhanced employee retention rate
- Boosts company culture
- Reduces workplace conflicts
The Cost Of Doing Nothing Is Far Greater Than Investing In Evidence-based Prevention
1 in 4 people globally will be affected by mental ill health at some point in their lives
Source:
The World Health Report 2001
83% of employees go to work knowing their productivity will be impacted due to mental ill health
Source:
CMHA & Oliver Wyman Mental Health & Wellbeing in the workplace: Survey of APAC Employees 2020
Mental health disorders will cost the global economy $16 trillion by 2030
Source:
The Lancet Commission on global mental health and sustainable development
When it comes to mental health, the stakes are high and this is not something you want to get wrong.
Millions of employees experience psychological distress each year, yet it often goes undetected. Employers are uniquely positioned to address employee mental health by raising awareness, supporting routine screening and early identification, and improving access to care and evidence-based treatments.
Our Bespoke Corporate Mental Health Training Includes:
Employee analysis and surveys to identify areas of risk and training requirements
Bespoke training workshops and webinars designed for senior leaders, middle management, human resources, and wider employee sessions
Practical, step-by-step guidance for organisations to develop and implement a tailored mental health and wellbeing strategy for employees
Facilitation of support for employees
An online content library of evidenced based materials and coping strategies that employees have access to at any time
Driving organisation-wide change toward a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing
Why Central Minds For Employee Wellbeing?
At Central Minds, we understand that every employer has a unique set of needs, priorities and challenges when it comes to mental health and wellbeing at work. When it comes to mental health there is no one size fits all, which is why we take a holistic approach and work closely with you to understand the needs and core objectives of your organisation to find solutions which work for you.
We have years of experience in delivering training and consultancy services to a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, SMEs, health bodies, schools and other voluntary sector organisations.
We offer:
Unique insights & real-life examples from our experience working with clients both at the individual employee level and at an organisational level
Evidence-based, data-driven approaches for strategic organisational change when it comes to mental health
A framework of science backed resources, toolkits & case studies from leading organisations as well as our own invaluable clinical experience
We utilise an integrative approach to define what a mentally healthy workplace should look like. Our strategy and training focuses on protecting the mental health of employees, promoting mental wellbeing, and addressing mental health conditions, regardless of cause.
We can deliver a wide range of focused or bespoke training which is tailored to both your business and employee’s needs, a few examples of these are:
- Sustainably Transforming Workplace Mental Health – Senior Leadership Team Training
- Transforming Workplace Mental Health – Middle Management Training
- Leading with Empathy
- Mental Health in The Workplace
- Building Healthy and Sustainable Habits
- Mindfulness and Self Care
- Resilience and Optimising Emotional Recovery in a Pandemic
- Burnout, Stress and Anxiety Management
- Strategy to Improve Organisational Mental Health and Wellbeing
Here are some key takeaways from our corporate training sessions:
- Understand the challenges and stigma surrounding mental health
- Identify the signs of mental health deterioration in yourselves and your employees
- Address specific concerns employees may be facing within your organisation
- Leadership skills and behaviours to drive performance and reduce stress and burnout
- A tool kit of actionable approaches to create healthy habits, routines and sustainable teams
- Actionable implementation of strategic interventions to improve your employees mental health and wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programs
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based program that offers confidential assessments, short-term counselling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems.
EAP’s address a broad and complex body of issues affecting mental and emotional well-being, such as alcohol and other substance abuse, stress, grief, family problems, and psychological disorders.
Central Minds currently works with clients from the professional service industry to supply a work-based therapy program that offers confidential assessments, short-term counselling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who are experiencing personal and/or work-related problems.
Our Corporate Clients
Our corporate clients are made up of organisations within the professional service industry and the aviation industry across APAC. We are privileged to be working with some of the most well-known companies in the world including, but not limited to:
Testimonials
“Partnering with the most qualified healthcare professionals to provide high-quality information to our clients is key for us, and this led us to choose Central Minds.”
Product and Service Marketing Manager
''Central Minds supported our nonprofit team with an Employee Assistance Program during the peak of COVID-19. This support played an essential role in ensuring the wellbeing of our small team and cultivating a culture of mental health awareness.''
Founder & CEO
"I recently attended Central Minds' training session on leading with empathy in the workplace by Dr. Sharmeen, and it was a great experience! The session was not only insightful but also incredibly practical. Dr. Sharmeen expertly combined theory with real-world applications, making it easy to understand and implement the strategies discussed. I left feeling empowered and equipped with the tools to foster a more compassionate and productive work environment. I highly recommend Central Minds for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills for their organizations."
Head of Commercial, Pacific Prime – Hong Kong
"As a non-profit organisation serving a vulnerable community in Hong Kong, our team has always been passionate about our mission. Yet, navigating the unique challenges of the non-profit sector can be hard, coupled with the stressors of the pandemic, which is what led us to establishing our EAP with Central Minds. We've seen many of our team go for sessions with Central Minds, with the counsellors being professional, empathetic and knowledgeable, providing a safe space. Our team has reported feeling better equipped to face challenges, and that they have been provided the necessary resources and skills to practice better self-care. Many have felt that the therapists have provided tools and preventative measures to help reframe their mindsets and manage their stress.
The team at Central Minds has been great to work with and we've found it easy to schedule sessions at times that suit us. I have also personally noticed the positive impact on our team's overall mental health - being more resilient, better at managing stress, and being able to continue serving our community without burning out. I would highly recommend this to other organisations looking for an EAP to support their staff. Thank you to the entire team at Central Minds!"
Executive Director, Enrich HK
“On April 14th, The Women’s Foundation’s Mentoring Programme 2021-22 cohort had the amazing opportunity to be part of an insightful Mental Health session led by Dr. Sharmeen Shroff and Dr. Zoe Fortune from Central Minds. Our participants learned about some practical tools to support our mental health, especially given these challenging times in Hong Kong. We were reminded of the importance of talking about mental health and ended the session with a much needed breathing exercise. Thank you so much Sharmeen, Zoe and Central Minds for sharing your time and expertise with us.”
The Women’s Foundation
“This is to thank your organization, Central Minds, for organizing the “Leading with Empathy” workshop for our senior leadership team members. I particularly appreciate the sincerity and effectiveness of this workshop.
In times like this, it is increasingly important to Lead with Empathy. Your workshop has been an important trigger for each one of us to reconsider our leadership styles. The suggestions by Bhavna Bharvani, the facilitator, provided us with actionable next steps.
We hope to scale this to our next level of managers shortly. Wish you all the best for what you’re doing on this very important topic for the society.”
General Managers – Hong Kong & Macau – Johnson & Johnson MedTech
“To celebrate World Mental Health Day, we organized a seminar on 13 October to raise awareness for mental health conditions and help employees understand what they can do to help themselves and their colleagues to improve their mental health.
We reached out to Central Minds due to their extensive knowledge and experience in mental health. Plus, they had substantial experience working with other corporate clients on delivering customized training catered to their employees’ needs.
Their professionalism and understanding of the topic really impressed us. We greatly appreciated their efficiency and effort and would recommend Central Minds to any other company looking to offer training to employees on how to support and protect their mental wellbeing.”
Group Diversity & Inclusion Manager – John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.
“This is our second year partnering with Central Minds to organize mental health workshops for our employees at adm. We were once again thoroughly impressed by the teams’ insights, professionalism and sincerity in delivering the workshops, in a way that was engaging and welcoming to all levels within the company. Participants from the workshop walked away armed with knowledge and practical tips on how to better take care of employees’ mental health, and the skills needed to bring conversations about mental health to the forefront.
Thank you once again to the team at Central Minds in supporting our company in maintaining a healthy workplace culture! We are dedicated to continuously integrating mental health best practices into the everyday work life of our adm community. We look forward to future workshops to further develop our awareness on mental health issues across all management levels. ”
Finance Director – APAC at adm Group Ltd
“As a leading global business we are extremely aware of how crucial the mental wellbeing of our employees is but also recognised that this is an area where we require expert guidance and support. It was important for us to partner with a provider who could offer extensive knowledge and experience to support us in developing a long term sustainable strategy and maintaining a healthy workplace culture.
We have been extremely impressed with the professional services provided by Central Minds, they have understood our objectives, created and delivered bespoke training which has brought mental health back to the forefront. The therapists delivered the training sessions in a way that really puts participants at ease, they share their knowledge and experience and our employees particularly found the interactive aspects and breakout groups very useful.
I would not hesitate to recommend Central Minds to any other company who is looking to support and protect their employees’ mental wellbeing and I look forward to working with them further. ”
CEO- APAC at adm Group Ltd
Corporate Psychotherapy FAQ
What is an EAP?
EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program. It is a voluntary employee benefit program that offers short-term, limited counselling and psychotherapy to assist employees with personal and/or work-related problems.
Is an EAP confidential?
Yes. All sessions with a qualified counsellor or psychologist are completely confidential. Organisations’ do not have access to employee mental health records and notes. There is no need for employees to tell anyone that they are reaching out for support. They do not need to ask for approval, reach out through HR channels or do anything other than contact Central Minds for an appointment.
EAP’s only work if your employees feel able to reach out for help without fear of negative consequences to their job or stigma in the workplace.
There are however limits of confidentiality in order safeguard employees and the people in their lives. These limits will be discussed in detail with your organisation and each individual employee before they begin sessions.
Why Choose Central Minds for your EAP Provider?
Employee Assistance Programs are a great way to provide mental health support to your employees, however our experience is that they continually struggle to meet the needs of employees and organisations. This is typically due to long wait times to see a therapist, lack of culturally centered care and/or lack of real hands-on experience and rigorous academic training of the EAP provider.
Our psychologists and counsellors have years of training and experience and are considered experts in their respective fields. Their rigorous education and hands-on experience equips them with the clinical expertise necessary to correctly assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health issues and complex personal challenges.
Our therapists are bound by strict ethical codes and professional standards set by regulatory bodies in their field and use science-backed, evidence-based, multiculturally informed treatments when working with clients.
At Central Minds, your employee will receive a call-back within 24 hours from their initial point of contact. After this, we guarantee an in-person appointment with one of our qualified trained psychologists or counsellors within 5 days of receiving the initial inquiry.
How much does an EAP cost?
While EAP’s may be costly for organisations, research suggests that total costs associated with mental ill health represent 40–90x of EAP spending (City Mental Health Alliance Hong Kong, Oliver Wyman analysis, 2019).
Direct financial benefits of investing in an EAP
- Reduced absenteeism
- Reduced presenteeism
- Increased productivity
- Decreased turnover
- Improved return to work rates
Indirect financial benefits of investing in an EAP
- Improved employee health and wellbeing
- Enhanced morale and motivation
- Improved employee engagement
- Improved loyalty and retention
- Enhanced organisational resilience
Get in touch with us to learn more about our EAP pricing.
Please note that Central Minds offers reduced pricing plans for Charites and NGO’s.
What our EAP clients have to say about us
“As a non-profit organisation serving a vulnerable community in Hong Kong, our team has always been passionate about our mission. Yet, navigating the unique challenges of the non-profit sector can be hard, coupled with the stressors of the pandemic, which is what led us to establishing our EAP with Central Minds. We’ve seen many of our team go for sessions with Central Minds, with the counsellors being professional, empathetic and knowledgeable, providing a safe space. Our team has reported feeling better equipped to face challenges, and that they have been provided the necessary resources and skills to practice better self-care. Many have felt that the therapists have provided tools and preventative measures to help reframe their mindsets and manage their stress.
The team at Central Minds has been great to work with and we’ve found it easy to schedule sessions at times that suit us. I have also personally noticed the positive impact on our team’s overall mental health – being more resilient, better at managing stress, and being able to continue serving our community without burning out. I would highly recommend this to other organisations looking for an EAP to support their staff. Thank you to the entire team at Central Minds!”
Enrich HK
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