THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
AUTHOR – MUKAESH S M, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – MUKAESH S M, THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 426-434, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
Over the years, numerous studies have highlighted various strategies for managing the mental well-being of employees in organizational settings. Despite this, there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding how employee mental health impacts essential aspects of the workplace, including learning systems, participatory practices, expressions of gratitude, and emotional dynamics among employees. The primary objective of this research is to explore the broader implications of employee mental health on workplace processes and outcomes.
This study adopts a systematic literature review approach, analyzing 50 carefully selected and screened articles based on their relevance to the topic and key findings. The review uncovers diverse interpretations of both mental health and gratitude, indicating that mental health is predominantly understood through experiences and emotional responses, while workplace learning is often viewed as learning acquired through participatory practices and collaborative experiences. This study further outlines the intricate connections between mental health and workplace learning, revealing that employee mental health plays an active role in either facilitating or hindering professional development and learning in the workplace.
Interestingly, some research highlights a paradoxical relationship where gratitude can, in certain contexts, negatively influence workplace mental health. Additionally, mental health significantly affects employees’ emotions, influencing workplace relationships, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. This paper proposes that organizations prioritize the mental well-being of their workforce by adopting effective human resource management strategies. Future research is encouraged to explore emerging trends, identify research gaps, and offer empirical evidence on this increasingly vital issue.
Keywords: employee mental health, workplace learning system, participatory practices, gratitude, employee emotions.