Asia Mental Health Index Report
Insights from China, India, and the Philippines
The Asia Mental Health Index is a study conducted by Aon and TELUS to examine the mental health status of Asia’s working population. Its findings show that employees in Asia are under significant strain and have a higher risk of developing a mental health issue than employees in other regions. This is a concern for business leaders, as employee mental health issues can lead to lower productivity, rising insurance premiums, absenteeism, high employee turnover, and other impacts.
Explore the insights and recommendations in these reports for China, India and the Philippines to help you make better decisions for initiating and accelerating workplace wellbeing initiatives.
Understand Mental Health Risk in Your Location
A higher Mental Health Index score is associated with better mental health and lower mental health risk
China
Mental health has been a key topic for some time in China, with major initiatives such as Healthy China 2030 aimed at improving mental health outcomes for students and the community. Yet, despite these efforts, the Mental Health Index Score in China is 60.6, which is lower than the Asia average of 62.4, indicating a higher level of mental health risk among employees in China, and a need for more effective workplace strategies to improve wellbeing, mental health and productivity.
Download the China report to learn more.
India
In India, employee mental health issues are a growing challenge, with the Asia Mental Health Index revealing a score of 64.0 there, indicating better mental health and a lower risk of developing mental health issues compared to Asia’s average of 62.4. However, due to mental health stigma, latge numbers of employees in India are likely battling with undiagnosed conditions, including depression and anxiety, which can significantly impact productivity and wellbeing. The report findings underscore the need for employers in India to adopt comprehensive mental health support programs that also reduce stigma through training and awareness programs and by fostering a more inclusive culture.
Download the India report to learn more.
The Philippines
Significant efforts have been made to address mental health issues in the Philippines since the implementation of the Philippine Mental Health Law in 2018. Nonetheless, the Asia Mental Health Index: Philippines Report reveals a mental health risk score of 65.0, which is higher than the Asia average of 62.4, indicating employees there are at moderate-high risk of developing a mental health issue but faring better than employees across Asia on average.
Stigma and financial stress are problems that employers can help to address through communication and inclusive culture change programs, financial literacy education and integrated wellbeing initiatives.
Download the Philippines report to learn more.
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