Leading companies invest in mental health.

Let’s be frank – there is no doubt that mental health can be a challenge as an entrepreneur. Today we have ample research to support that, despite its glamorization,

Entrepreneurship is negatively correlated with mental health

72% of entrepreneurs are directly or indirectly affected by mental health issues compared to just 48% of non-entrepreneurs. That’s according to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health. 49% of entrepreneurs deal with mental health issues directly while only 32% of others experienced them. Similarly, 23% of entrepreneurs have family members who face these issues compared to just 16% of others with family members who face these same types of issues. Comparative studies for Africa simply do not exist.

The 7 Biggest Psychological Hurdles Of Entrepreneurship

1. Stress and lack of self-care;
2. Doubt. And so much uncertainty;
3. Social isolation;
4. Shame and stigma perpetuated through “impression management”;
5. Barriers to appropriate mental health support – access, stigma and cost;
6. Predisposition to mental health challenges;
7. Identity and self-worth fused with the business;
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Employees want this from you in 2021

Covid-19 is having a negative impact on the well-being of nearly every person! According to global research, employees and job seekers feel that when employers are highly supportive of their staff, they become a magnet for talent and productivity and job satisfaction stays high. This is what they mean:

1.   Put your team first

      Demonstrate initiative and active support of your team’s mental health through practical solutions.

2.   Personalised Support

       People want on-demand online and smartphone-based mental health support that is personalised.

3.   Adaptation

      Recognize the impact of Covid-19 on every person and adapt the work environment and expectations.

At Headroom we are the change

We lower the barriers of ACCESS, STIGMA and COST and harness reliable technology to make it possible for anyone to reach out to licensed therapists for mental, emotional or social support. Instantly.

We grow your business by looking after YOUR GREATEST ASSETS

No budget for a corporate-style wellness program for yourself or your team? No problem.

Our instant, on demand support by licensed professionals is now at your fingertips:

• 60-min sessions starting from just $18;
• Introduction sessions to help you assess who can or cannot help you in your circumstances at $8;
• Deeply discounted matching sessions with a therapist of your choice from as little as $3.50;
• Multi-session individual packages with further discounts per therapist.

For a company-wide psychosocial support subscription, read more and contact us for a quote.

Whether your startup can fund the help is not the question. Show your commitment by making it easy for your team to talk to someone when they need it. You may never know when a quick virtual touch-base with a trusted counsellor saves your start-up’s day. But why risk it?

Link your website and social media up with us for an instant, discrete connection – www.headroom.co.za. We are here for you.

At Headroom we are helping to build

a WORLD in which everyone experiences a sense of self-worth, feels capable of pursuing their dreams, is able to cope with life’s challenges and can make a positive contribution to society; a MINDSET which recognises that we develop and acquire these skills throughout our lives, just like learning our mother tongue or a trade; and a SOCIETY that supports us in seeking guidance when we need it, to simply live lives that feel right!

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