Mental Health Awareness: Experts Call for Workplace Policy Reforms

Mental health experts and corporate leaders gathered at a national conference to call for stronger workplace mental health policies, citing rising burnout and anxiety levels among Indian professionals.Studies show that nearly 42 percent of employees in urban India report symptoms of workplace stress, with IT and financial sectors showing the highest prevalence.Recommended ReformsPanelists recommended mandatory Employee Assistance Programs, flexible work arrangements, and destigmatization training for managers as key steps forward.Several large companies announced new mental health benefits packages as part of their commitments at the conference.