Estrategias que implementan las empresas para mitigar el deterioro de la salud mental de los trabajadores
Fecha
2025
Autores
Herrera Valencia, Carlos Andrés
Garrido Garrido, David Andrés
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Ediciones Universidad Simón Bolívar
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
Resumen
La salud mental en el ámbito laboral ha cobrado gran relevancia debido a su impacto en el
bienestar emocional, psicológico y social de los trabajadores. En la actualidad, las empresas
enfrentan desafíos en la gestión de la salud mental de sus empleados, ya que problemas
como el estrés, la ansiedad y el acoso laboral afectan el desempeño y la estabilidad en el
trabajo. En la región caribe colombiana, estos factores han aumentado debido a diversas
circunstancias, lo que ha llevado a un incremento en afecciones como la hipertensión,
trastornos digestivos problemas del sueño debido al estrés y en muchas ocasiones a las
sobrecargas laborales. La salud mental en el entorno laboral ha cobrado una gran relevancia
en la actualidad, debido al impacto que tiene en el bienestar de los trabajadores y en la
productividad de las empresas. Históricamente, la percepción de la salud mental ha
evolucionado, pasando de un enfoque de aislamiento social en siglos pasados a una
perspectiva más integral, en la que se reconoce la importancia de entornos laborales
saludables. Factores como la presión laboral, el acoso y la sobrecarga de trabajo pueden
afectar significativamente la salud mental de los empleados, generando consecuencias
como estrés, ansiedad y síndrome de burnout.
El ensayo parte de la premisa de que el ambiente laboral y la sobrecarga de trabajo son los
principales factores que afectan la salud mental de los empleados. Un entorno de trabajo
hostil, caracterizado por el acoso laboral y la falta de medidas de apoyo, puede generar un
impacto negativo tanto en la salud del individuo como en la productividad de la empresa.
En este sentido, la investigación se centra en identificar las estrategias que las
organizaciones han implementado para mitigar este problema y en analizar el papel de los
entes gubernamentales en la protección de los trabajadores. El objetivo es no solo
identificar las problemáticas existentes, sino también analizar posibles soluciones para
promover ambientes laborales más saludables, en donde se garantice el bienestar físico,
mental y social de los trabajadores, promoviendo un entorno donde se sientan seguros,
valorados y motivados. Caracterizándose por fomentar relaciones laborales positivas que
conlleven a un equilibrio sano en la vida, enfocándose en aplicar estrategias para evitar el
cualquier tipo de problema de salud mental que sea originado por el estrés o cualquier otro
factor que menoscabe el bienestar y la vitalidad de los individuos.
Mental health in the workplace has gained great relevance due to its impact on the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of workers. Nowadays, companies face challenges in managing their employees' mental health, as issues such as stress, anxiety, and workplace harassment affect both performance and job stability. In the Colombian Caribbean region, these factors have increased due to various circumstances, leading to a rise in conditions such as hypertension, digestive disorders, and sleep problems caused by stress, often exacerbated by excessive workloads. Mental health in the workplace has become increasingly important due to its impact on both workers' well-being and business productivity. Historically, perceptions of mental health have evolved, shifting from social isolation approaches in past centuries to a more comprehensive perspective that acknowledges the importance of healthy work environments. Factors such as work pressure, harassment, and excessive workloads can significantly affect employees' mental health, leading to consequences such as stress, anxiety, and burnout syndrome. This essay is based on the premise that the work environment and excessive workload are the main factors affecting employees' mental health. A hostile work environment, characterized by workplace harassment and a lack of support measures, can have a negative impact both on an individual's health and on a company's productivity. In this regard, the research focuses on identifying the strategies that organizations have implemented to mitigate this problem and analyzing the role of government entities in protecting workers. The objective is not only to identify existing issues but also to explore possible solutions to promote healthier work environments where employees' physical, mental, and social well-being is ensured. This includes fostering a workspace where workers feel safe, valued, and motivated, characterized by positive workplace relationships that contribute to a healthy life balance. The focus is on implementing strategies to prevent mental health issues caused by stress or any other factor that undermines individuals' well-being and vitality.
Mental health in the workplace has gained great relevance due to its impact on the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of workers. Nowadays, companies face challenges in managing their employees' mental health, as issues such as stress, anxiety, and workplace harassment affect both performance and job stability. In the Colombian Caribbean region, these factors have increased due to various circumstances, leading to a rise in conditions such as hypertension, digestive disorders, and sleep problems caused by stress, often exacerbated by excessive workloads. Mental health in the workplace has become increasingly important due to its impact on both workers' well-being and business productivity. Historically, perceptions of mental health have evolved, shifting from social isolation approaches in past centuries to a more comprehensive perspective that acknowledges the importance of healthy work environments. Factors such as work pressure, harassment, and excessive workloads can significantly affect employees' mental health, leading to consequences such as stress, anxiety, and burnout syndrome. This essay is based on the premise that the work environment and excessive workload are the main factors affecting employees' mental health. A hostile work environment, characterized by workplace harassment and a lack of support measures, can have a negative impact both on an individual's health and on a company's productivity. In this regard, the research focuses on identifying the strategies that organizations have implemented to mitigate this problem and analyzing the role of government entities in protecting workers. The objective is not only to identify existing issues but also to explore possible solutions to promote healthier work environments where employees' physical, mental, and social well-being is ensured. This includes fostering a workspace where workers feel safe, valued, and motivated, characterized by positive workplace relationships that contribute to a healthy life balance. The focus is on implementing strategies to prevent mental health issues caused by stress or any other factor that undermines individuals' well-being and vitality.
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Salud mental, Ámbito laboral, Bienestar emocional, Psicológico y social, Estrés, Ansiedad, Acoso laboral, Sobrecarga de trabajo, Hipertensión, Trastornos digestivos, Problemas del sueño, Burnout (síndrome de agotamiento), Productividad
