Reduced productivity: Mental health issues can lead to reduced productivity at work. Employees may struggle to focus on their tasks, make mistakes, and miss deadlines.

Increased absenteeism: Mental health issues can lead to increased absenteeism as employees may need to take time off work to manage their symptoms or seek treatment.

High turnover rates: Employees with mental health issues may feel unsupported or stigmatized at work, leading to high turnover rates.

Poor work relationships: Mental health issues can affect an employee’s ability to communicate effectively, leading to poor work relationships with colleagues and managers.

Safety concerns: Mental health issues can affect an employee’s ability to perform their job safely, leading to potential safety concerns for themselves and others.

Increased healthcare costs: Mental health issues can lead to increased healthcare costs for both the employee and the employer.

Legal issues: Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment, and failure to address mental health issues in the workplace can lead to legal issues.