ergonomics · Feb 22, 2024 · Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment and mental health
Mental health is a priority today. It runs across every part of people's lives, touching all kinds of emotional and interpersonal relationships.
By the Dunati team
Mental health today
Currently, mental health is a priority issue, mental health is transversal in people's lives, covering all types of emotional and interpersonal relationships, family relationships, friendships, love relationships, as well as professional/work relationships, among others. Due to the number of hours a day that we are in our workplace, it is entirely possible that the work environment has a positive or negative influence on people's mental health. The article “Occupational stress and workplace design” tells us about how research over the years has shown that job characteristics influence employee well-being. While it is true, there are personal resources such as resilience and the ability to cope with stress, there is also a large variable dependent on the organization to enable, improve and provide well-being to employees, reducing stress levels, avoiding both physical and mental pathologies. There is an instinctive relationship between humans and an ecosystem, that is, an attachment to nature. The space must have a direct experience with it, as well as daylight, wind or plants. The design of organic spaces, the use of materials that symbolically represent nature, such as wood, green walls, open offices, views to the outside and the entry of natural light are architectural aspects related to work well-being. As for the furniture, if it is not adequate it can be a means by which physical ailments can cause stress, exhaustion or mental fatigue.
Ergonomics and physical health
Ergonomics and physical health are concepts that act directly in the workplace. The human body needs to maintain correct postures to avoid pain, discomfort or even developdiseasesthat must be treated medically. Body posture should be guided by ergonomic tools such aschairsthat contain customizable regulations according to the user. It is not possible to maintain a healthy body without ailments on standard furniture. The use ofheight adjustable desksIt can provide movement to those hours of sedentary work, maintaining an upright posture while working can solve lumbar tension, relieving body and mental stress. At Dunati we are committed to both the physical and mental health of people, we believe that the prosperity of organizations is directly related to the people who make it up, and taking care of them creates a reciprocal relationship of care and benefits, where each person can develop their best version. We want to be your ally in the search for well-being and care for people.
