A news that indeed came as a shock to many. "Sushant Singh Rajput - a young and talented Indian actor with bright possibilities committed suicide." While we all pray, "May his soul rest in peace", his death also throws light on an important phenomenon that should concern us all.
In already stressful times of pandemic, millions across industries are losing jobs, young children have been left out of their joyful school routines while many others find themselves facing risk of domestic violence and abuse within the confines of their own homes.
Even for those of us, who seem to be on the better side, things can quickly get overwhelming. While most of my responsibilities are still the same but the new quarantine environment can sometimes still take a toll.
However, I know it's a lot more difficult for most others. As I talk to most of my friends, one thing that commonly comes across is the increasing work loads. As lines between work and home are getting blurred, assignments and projects can often keep up till late midnight's while incoming work even on weekends is slowly becoming a routine.
It leaves them with hardly any time for themselves in these challenging times, often adding on to their already accumulating stress. At the same time, increasing on their profits continues to be the sole motive for organisations as mental health and well-being of employees is rarely taken into consideration.
Experts warn besides serious medical and financial crisis, we are also looking at a potential mental health crisis. While there is nothing wrong in trying to find time for your hobbies and stay engaged but as many have highlighted it is a pandemic, not a productivity race. We must remember to take care of ourselves too. Prioritising our mental health and supporting our loved ones is more crucial than ever.
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