After being the least talked-about element of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to date, social is very quickly rising to the top of the agenda. Mental health and wellbeing is a key part of the ‘S’ in ESG, as the UN warns of a global mental health crisis because of Covid-19. It has become a priority in the boardroom and, increasingly, in the investment community.
Creating a mentally healthy culture has long been a priority for members of the City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA). On a human level, our members recognise it is the right thing to do; even before the impact of Covid-19 was felt, we knew that one in four of us will experience mental ill health. Workplaces have a unique opportunity to protect and support the positive mental health of their people.
