Security News > 2020 > May > Mental Health Awareness Week: Coping with cybersecurity pressures amidst a global pandemic

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, and as the discussion around employee wellbeing becomes louder and louder amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we spoke with five cybersecurity experts to get their thoughts on how organisations can minimise the negative mental and physical impacts on newly-remote employees.

"Rob Shaw, Managing Director, EMEA, Fluent Commerce, adds:"Statistics reveal that 1 in 6 of us will have experienced a mental health problem in the past week alone.

"As an employer there are many things we can do to look after our team's mental wellbeing. First and foremost is creating a culture where employees can talk openly about how they're feeling without fear of repercussion. From online resources, having dedicated chat platforms where employees can share concerns, to having a qualified staff Mental Health First Aider, the range of things an employer can do to support employee's health is vast."

"As long as organisations continue to make progress in promoting mental fitness, no matter how slow that improvement might be, they are making the move in the right direction. During Mental Health Awareness Week I would like to encourage organisations to share tips and technology that have enabled their progress through social media, websites, Slack groups and other channels."

With the help of things like Mental Health Awareness Week, the conversation around mental health in the workplace is one that is growing momentum each year.

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