# Mental wellness at work: confidential screening and support for employees

_If your employer offers My Wellness Health, you can check your stress, anxiety and mood privately with the PHQ-9, GAD-7 and PSS-4, get a clear next..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> If your employer offers My Wellness Health, you can check your stress, anxiety and mood privately with the PHQ-9, GAD-7 and PSS-4, get a clear next step for your score, and be connected confidentially with a counsellor.

**Confidential screening tools:** 3
_PHQ-9, GAD-7 and PSS-4._

**Workplace mental wellness for employees at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Employees whose workplace offers mental wellness through My Wellness Health, and anyone feeling stressed or burnt out at work | Private stress, anxiety and mood screening, a next step for each score, confidential referral to a counsellor, and wellbeing talks at work | Usually paid by your employer; on your own, mental health screening is KES 100 | Take the screening, or request a confidential callback |

## Workplace mental wellness for employees: common questions

**Q: Will my employer see my results?**

A: No. Your answers and scores are private to you. Your employer only receives anonymised, combined reporting, never anything that identifies you.

**Q: What does the screening check?**

A: Three short questionnaires: the PHQ-9 for low mood and depression, the GAD-7 for worry and anxiety, and the PSS-4 for how stressed you have felt over the last month.

**Q: What happens after I get my score?**

A: Each score comes with a clear next step, from simple self-care to speaking with a counsellor or mental health professional, whom a care navigator can connect you with privately.

**Q: Is burnout a real thing?**

A: Yes. The World Health Organization recognises burnout as an occupational phenomenon: exhaustion, feeling distant from your work and getting less done, caused by long-term workplace stress.

**Q: Signs you might need support**

A: Feeling exhausted most days, dreading work, trouble sleeping or switching off, irritability, low mood or worry that lasts more than two weeks.

**Q: What if I'm struggling right now?**

A: Any answer about self-harm brings up urgent support straight away. You can call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199, any time you need to talk.

**Q: My employer doesn't offer this. Can I still use it?**

A: Yes. Mental health screening costs KES 100 on its own, or is included in the Plus package (KES 500) with care navigation.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [World Health Organization, Burn-out an occupational phenomenon (ICD-11)](https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases)