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Mindfulness-Based Approaches for COVID-19 Mental Health in Working from Home

Katia C Vione1, Yasuhiro Kotera1

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Derby, DE22 1GB, Derbyshire, UK.

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
|November 9, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread work-from-home policies. This commentary explores potential mental health challenges for non-essential workers and suggests mindfulness to mitigate negative impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in December 2019, necessitated widespread national lockdowns.
  • Many non-essential workers transitioned to remote work arrangements, impacting various employment sectors.
  • Research on New Ways of Working (NWW) and telecommuting provides a basis for understanding these shifts.

Discussion:

  • Working from home may present unique mental health challenges for non-key workers.
  • Potential issues include social isolation, blurred work-life boundaries, and increased stress.
  • The shift impacts employee well-being and productivity in unforeseen ways.

Key Insights:

  • Remote work arrangements during the pandemic pose risks to the mental health of non-essential employees.
  • Existing research on New Ways of Working highlights potential psychological stressors associated with telecommuting.
  • Proactive mental health support is crucial for this demographic.

Outlook:

  • Mindfulness-based interventions are proposed as a strategy to safeguard workforce mental health.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of these approaches in remote work settings.
  • Adapting workplace strategies is essential for supporting employee well-being in the post-pandemic era.

Keywords:
COVID-19CompassionMental healthMindfulnessRemote working

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