Think WFH is great? Study says work from office is better for your mental health: 'Humans want to feel valued'

If you've been enjoying the perks of working from home¡ªlike skipping the daily commute and staying in your comfort zone¡ªit might be time to reconsider. A recent study presents compelling evidence suggesting that working from the office might actually be more beneficial for mental health than remote work.

The "Work Culture & Mental Wellbeing" study, carried out by U.S.-based research group Sapiens Labs, collected insights from 54,831 employed individuals across 65 countries this year.

This included data from a sizable sample of 5,090 respondents in India.

The researchers used a tool called the Mental Health Quotient, which measures 47 different aspects of mental health to provide an overall score for mental well-being.

What did the study find out?

The study highlighted that strong relationships with colleagues and a sense of pride and purpose at work are crucial for mental well-being across different job types.

Poor workplace relationships or a lack of fulfillment were linked to severe mental health issues like sadness, feelings of being unwanted, low energy, and reduced motivation.

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The study revealed that 13% of respondents in India reported unmanageable workloads, which is slightly better than the global average of 16%. This finding is particularly interesting given the recent death of a 26-year-old EY employee in India, allegedly due to overwork, which has sparked widespread concern about toxic work environments.

Neuroscientist Tara Thiagarajan, founder and chief scientist at Sapiens Labs, emphasised, "Our relationships with people matter profoundly to our mental health and wellbeing regardless of their nature and context. Humans want to feel valued and included in whatever realm we are in."

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