THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES

Abstract

The work addresses the importance of psychological health in leadership management in the context of self-recognition in companies as a fundamental competence for business professionals. Psychological health refers to the ability to self-recognize, understand and manage our own emotions, and thus deal effectively with the business environment. The methodology used was through a bibliographical survey and application of a questionnaire via Google Forms, consisting of 10 questions, for business professionals working in the cities of Araraquara and Américo Brasiliense, in order to analyze the level of business mental health present in this professional context. The results obtained demonstrate the relevance of psychological health for business professionals. This research highlights the importance of investing in the development of employees' psychological health as a key competency for business professionals, as it contributes to achieving positive results, strengthens communication and production capacity, aiming to create an environment of more productive and satisfying work for employees. The understanding that the low performance of individuals in the job market is associated with the company's organizational climate is sometimes underestimated or neglected. In this article, a synthesis of what is understood by mental health at work was presented, in its various classifications and approach, it also understood some of its causes and how they impact the company's daily life, reducing performance and affecting general competitiveness in the market. However, the crucial role of leadership in the process of promoting the mental health of employees is clear.