Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Post Covid-19 Survey of Mental Health among Academic and Support Personnel

Abstract

This paper is a straightforward assessment of the mental health of the academic and support personnel in a university setting within the context of the post-era of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The study utilized a mental health questionnaire (Masanda, 2020) that covers a spectra of mental health functioning among adult individuals. Faculty members and academic support personnel across the 9 campuses of the National University Philippines participated in this study. Results yielded high scores which suggested that they were able to use various life skills effectively, able to work comfortably with other people, able to meet the demands of everyday life, have a healthy expression of emotions, generally optimistic, they tend to feel good about themselves, responsible, adaptable, assertive, and team players. Furthermore, there is no significant difference between the academic and support personnel in terms of their mental health (t=2.04, p value: 0.42). it can therefore be inferred that the academic setting among the participants provided an equal opportunity for their employees to flourish personally and grow professionally amidst the post-pandemic era. Pertinent recommendations about an institutionalized and comprehensive mental health program are put forth that are aimed to maintain a good, effective, and functioning mental health among its personnel.