Jeff Whippo explains how to address mental health issues in the workplace. According to him, the workplace wellness programs can identify those at risk and connect them to treatment and put in place, supports to help people reduce and manage stress.

He further states that stress is thought to affect organizations by impairing performance and productivity, increasing complaints from clients and customers, increasing liability to legal claims and actions by stressed workers, and increasing unsafe working practices and accident rates.

Whippo considers the fact that stress can cause physical, emotional, and behavioral problems which can affect your health, energy, well-being, mental alertness, and personal and professional relationships. It can also cause defensiveness, lack of motivation, difficulty in concentrating, accidents, reduced productivity, and interpersonal conflicts.

Jeff Whippo opines that by addressing the mental health issues in workplace, the employers can reduce health care costs for their businesses and employees. After all, the workplace can be a key location for activities designed to improve well-being among adults.

About Jeffery Whippo

Jeffery Whippo is a well-educated professional who has attended California Coast University, Boston University, California State Polytechnic University, Community College of the Air Force, and Citrus College. He worked as a Combat Intelligence Specialist for the USAF for almost 4 years. Jeffery contributes to a number of charitable causes including- The Jimmy Fund, Junior Diabetes, Goodwill, and American Veterans.