The eagerly awaited “Great Return to the Office” has unexpectedly given rise to a mental health crisis for workers and a substantial economic burden for employers. Contrary to expectations of enhanced creativity and team bonding, returning to the physical workplace has resulted in a 46% surge in compensation claims for psychological issues over the past five years. The toll on productivity due to inadequate mental health support now costs the Australian economy between $12.2 billion and $22.2 billion annually, according to recent statistics.
Amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and reduced access to subsidized psychology sessions, SafeWatch has introduced a groundbreaking solution. The newly launched SafeWatch Companion App promises to be the elixir for workplace mental health woes, providing daily mental health self-care tools and fostering genuine connections.
Designed for easy accessibility while offering expert guidance, SafeWatch stands out by incorporating a “Village Approach to Wellbeing.” This approach, backed by continuous input from an advisory council of seasoned mental health professionals, focuses on three essential elements:
Support Network: The app facilitates the creation of a support network comprising trusted family and friends, addressing feelings of isolation and encouraging awareness sharing.
Informing Healthcare Professionals: SafeWatch embeds indicators within the app, providing valuable insights to healthcare practitioners for personalized care.
Empowering Self-Care: Users are urged to take control of their mental health by daily tracking of feelings and progress, fostering personal growth.
SafeWatch, available for individuals, will soon be released through tailored corporate memberships. Founder and CEO Shane Muller emphasizes the app’s power in enabling employees to check in with their mental wellness daily. Muller believes that by providing tools for employees to feel safe and supported, organizations can enhance productivity and reduce instances of “mental health days.”
The app is free for individual download, with additional features unlockable through affordable in-app purchases. Corporate memberships offer a cost-effective and personalized experience for employees, competing favorably with other corporate wellness offerings.
Privacy and confidentiality are prioritized, with state-of-the-art key technology encrypted to an IPFS network and pegged to a blockchain network, ensuring robust data security. SafeWatch aims to encourage open dialogues in safe and supportive spaces, mitigating tragic outcomes often associated with declining mental health.
