Adeje discussed innovations to improve psychological well-being at work

Yesterday, the first Insal forum dedicated to innovation in occupational safety was held in Adeje. They discussed what exactly affects our psychological state at work: relationships with colleagues, work organization, and social factors. The main idea is to change the approach to mental health. Instead of treating the consequences, it is necessary to prevent problems and support people directly in the workplace.

The forum was organized by the local authorities of Adeje, the University of La Laguna, Cabildo de Tenerife, Gehocan, and Quirónprevención. Experts gathered to discuss how work affects our well-being and to suggest how the situation can be improved.

Professor Luis Alberto García from the University of La Laguna believes that we need to treat less and work more with the organization of work. He says that 50% of psychological problems are related to what is happening in the team. You can't just give medicine, you need to figure out what's wrong at work.

He also warned against excessive expression of emotions on social media. It is important to talk about your feelings, but not necessarily shout about it to the whole world.

Psychotherapist Luis Muiño spoke about how digitalization, instability, and heavy workload affect the emotional state of employees. According to him, about 60% of people experience anxiety or depression. Many continue to work, but are emotionally exhausted. He suggested 5 ways to cope with this: distinguish between guilt and responsibility, fight stress, find internal motivation, prevent burnout, and develop resilience.

Mediation expert Montse Mir emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts at work. She believes that mediation is a good way to prevent serious problems.

"We need rules for resolving conflicts and places where people can express themselves and feel heard," she noted.