PITTSBURGH and LONDON, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global
healthcare company, recently launched Unmind as part of its global
wellbeing program, Elevate. Unmind is a leading provider of
workplace mental health solutions designed by psychologists to help
individuals understand and be proactive with their mental health
and lead healthier, happier lives.
"The mental wellbeing of our colleagues is extremely important
and just one of the many reasons why Viatris introduced Elevate,
our wellbeing program, in 2023 with the principles of health,
purpose and growth," said Viatris' Chief People Officer
Andrew Enrietti. "Providing access
to benefits, resources and wellbeing tools like Unmind, which
encourages colleagues to live life fully, is an essential part of
our mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every
stage of life."
Viatris' Elevate program has been built on three principles that
help colleagues support their wellbeing:
- Health – Nourishing mental and physical self. This
includes prioritizing good nutrition, engaging in movement
activities, supporting rest and sleep as well as completing health
screenings and check-ups.
- Purpose – Connecting and finding meaning with
colleagues and community. This includes prioritizing time with
loved ones and participating in meaningful community
activities.
- Growth – Finding the path forward to the best
version of "self". This includes personal and professional
development, engaging in hobbies and activities that spark
fulfillment and more.
A scientific brief released by the World Health Organization in
2022 reports rates of already-common conditions such as depression
and anxiety went up by more than 25% in the first year of the
Covid-19 pandemic, adding to the nearly one billion people who were
already living with a mental disorder.1
These findings emphasize the importance of organizations
simultaneously addressing employee engagement and wellbeing in the
current and future workforce. That is why Viatris is focused on the
goal of providing all colleagues with wellbeing resources,
including access to mental health tools and support. Viatris is
pleased to share that in 2024, all colleagues globally have access
to mental health resources.
Sheila Muhl, Viatris' Head of
Total Rewards and Talent, said, "At Viatris, we have a unique
opportunity, because of our mission, to be a company that truly
supports our colleagues focus on their health and wellbeing. Our
partnership with Unmind expands the Elevate program by offering an
important tool that recognizes and proactively supports their
mental wellbeing, reduces the impact and stigma surrounding mental
health and encourages each one of us to live life fully."
Tailored for Personal Focus
Unmind's free and
confidential resources are available to Viatris colleagues and up
to five family members or friends to help them proactively manage
their mental health. Developed with experts and clinicians using
the latest research, Unmind's approach is robustly science-led. The
personalized program supports individuals to achieve their personal
goal, whether that be managing stress, sleeping better or
increasing happiness.
Dr. Nick Taylor, Co-founder &
CEO, of Unmind said: "We are delighted to partner with
Viatris to bring our data-based mental health support to their
global team. It's refreshing to see a healthcare organization not
only advocate for the wellbeing of others, but also actively invest
in the health of their own people. Our partnership reflects our
shared vision of a world where mental health is not an afterthought
but a priority, and is a significant step towards destigmatizing
conversations about mental health in the workplace."
Viatris has approximately 300 colleagues around the world who
have volunteered to participate in the Elevate champions network.
Champions are supporting the roll out of Unmind, engaging employees
locally and ensuring this essential topic of mental wellbeing is
discussed year-round.
To learn more about Viatris' culture, visit the Company's 2022
Sustainability Report or careers page. To learn more about Unmind,
visit https://unmind.com/.
1World mental health report: Transforming mental
health for all (who.int)
About Viatris
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a
global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the
traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best
of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally.
With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at
every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently
supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion
patients around the world annually and touching all of life's
moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic
diseases. With our exceptionally extensive and diverse portfolio of
medicines, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach
more people when and where they need them, and the scientific
expertise to address some of the world's most enduring health
challenges, access takes on deep meaning at Viatris. We are
headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India. Learn more
at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with
us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and X (formerly
Twitter).
About Unmind
Unmind is the leading provider of
workplace wellbeing solutions for global enterprises. Unmind's
workplace mental health platform combines the latest wellbeing
science with cutting-edge AI to build measurable and sustainable
performance cultures. Unmind powers the wellbeing strategies of
some of the world's biggest brands, including Uber, Major League
Baseball, Disney, Standard Chartered, Diageo, and British Airways.
Its services support the whole organization with data and ROI
insights for execs, state-of-the-art training for leaders,
full-spectrum wellbeing tools for employees, and company-wide
access to a global network of coaches and therapists.
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