Importance of mental health in labor productivity

A qualitative study based on the reality of Paraguay, 2023

Abstract

The general objective of the research is to determine the importance of mental health in labor productivity within the Paraguayan context, 2023. It was based on a qualitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive approach. Interviews were conducted with 30 people (29 officials and 1 Head of Department) using a guide of 10 open questions per trial in May 2023. The inclusion criteria were: being active with dependence on an organization, having had a mental health problem and with voluntary participation in the study. The exclusion criteria were: less than 15 years of age, not having a job at the time of data collection, and residents outside the territory of Paraguay. The most relevant results were: stress, insomnia and lack of concentration are considered the most serious symptoms of mental health and are caused by work overload, personal and health problems (physical or mental), attitude of colleagues / colleagues, emotional instability, frustration and anxiety in the workplace. Actions to minimize the mental health problem can occur with a visit to the psychologist, spiritual support and chats with friends. It is concluded that the problem of the SM not only negatively affects the interior of an organization with low productivity but also has an impact on an external aspect of the company, that is, empathy and attention to customers, corporate image of employees, etc.