--- title: "COVID-19 & Workplace Well-being: Increased Mental Health Risks" description: 54% of Americans fear they may lose their job due to the coronavirus outbreak. image: https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/hubfs/OSW%20Covid%20Linkdin%20Post.png --- [![1127895_OSW Tagline Logo_081021 (1)-1](https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1127895_OSW%20Tagline%20Logo_081021%20(1)-1.png?width=300&name=1127895_OSW%20Tagline%20Logo_081021%20(1)-1.png)](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/) - [HOME](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/) - [WELLNESS SERVICES](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/wellness-services/) - [Wellness Programs](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/wellness-programs/) - [Biometric Screenings](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/biometric-screenings/) - [Nicotine Cessation](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/nicotine-cessation/) - [Incentive Design](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/incentive-design/) - [Online Wellness Portal](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/online-wellness-portal/) - [Consulting Services](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/consulting-services/) - [WHO WE ARE](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/who-we-are/) - [MEET THE TEAM](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/meet-the-team/) - [WELLNESS NEWS](https://www.blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/) - [CONTACT](https://www.onsitewellnessllc.com/contact/) # COVID-19 & Workplace Well-being: Increased Mental Health Risks by [OnSite](https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/author/onsite) | Jan 18, 2021 | [Overall Health & Wellness](https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/tag/overall-health-wellness), [Worksite wellness](https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/tag/worksite-wellness) | [0 Comments](https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/covid-19-workplace-well-being-increased-mental-health-risks#comments-listing) ![COVID-19 & Workplace Well-being: Increased Mental Health Risks](https://blog.onsitewellnessllc.com/hubfs/OSW%20Covid%20Linkdin%20Post.png) The current pandemic has affected all of our lives. The changes and fears associated with COVID-19 have deeply affected Americans' mental health and there has been a reported increase in mental health symptoms.  The changes in one’s mental well-being can cause physical effects as well. They’re often thought of as separate entities, but the two go hand in hand. The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. A lot of people have a misconception about how mental illness is not a physical disease when in reality mental health has a direct impact on your physical health.   The physical effects that can be brought on by mental health issues can be: - Cardiovascular disease - Chronic fatigue - High blood pressure - Weakened immune system - Asthma - Obesity - Gastrointestinal issues - Premature death   Coincidentally, some of these physical effects can increase your likelihood of being negatively affected by COVID-19 which will likely cause more stress and anxiety.   Some shocking facts regarding mental health and health conditions that arise from it are: - People with severe mental illness have a 53% higher risk of having cardiovascular disease than those who didn’t have mental illness. - Research has shown a link between high levels of mental distress and an increased risk of dying from cancer. - Serious mental illnesses can reduce life expectancy by 10-20 years.   There are many ways you can try and improve your mental and physical health. Exercising regularly can help ease depression and anxiety symptoms while improving your physical health. Eating a healthy diet can also improve brain function. Diets loaded with processed, high calorie foods have been linked with increased depression and anxiety. 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