MindSet:�Cultivating Mental Health At Work

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Training Reminders

Etiquette

Participate

Time Management

Reflect

Have your camera on and your microphone muted.

Raise your hand under “reactions” to share.

Be mindful of returning on time from breaks. Use your time wisely during activities.

Reflect by participating in the virtual activities throughout the training.

Learning Agenda

Our team

Your Facilitator

Your Producer

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the effects of poor mental health in the workplace

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• Determine the signs which may signal an employee may be experiencing a mental health crisis

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• Explain different strategies for intervention if an employee is experiencing mental health issues

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• Create a plan to build a supportive environment in the workplace for mental health

By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

What is �Mental�Health?

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Defining Mental Health

According to the WHO (World Health Organization):

• Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. 

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• Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

• Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.

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Video

Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace

Let’s Hear From You

Which part of the video resonated with you the most?

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Leave your answer on the collaborative Zoom whiteboard.

Mental Health Effects��

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Most Common Types of Mental Illness

Anxiety

Depression

Bipolar Disorder

ADHD

Effects in the Workplace

• Job performance and productivity

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• Lack of engagement with work

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• Communication with co-workers

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• Physical capability and daily functioning

• Absenteeism

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• Burnout

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• High turnover

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• Increased disciplinary problems

Why is Mental Health Important in the Workplace?

When the staff feels

They are more

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more

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and more

engaged

motivated

Happy

loyal

Knowledge Check

1. What do you feel has been the most challenging effect of mental health that you have encountered in your department?

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• How have you handled these challenges with employees when faced with them? Do you feel like you have been supportive?

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Type your answers in the chat box.

Signs of Mental Health Distress

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Awareness of Well-Being

Emotional

Cognitive

Behavioral

Physical

Business

Notice.Think.Act Approach

Notice

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Noticeable changes in behavior or performance for 2 weeks

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Think

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Express concern to foster a supportive work environment

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Act

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• Recommend professional help
• Ask how you can help
• Do not leave them alone
• Check back in with them
• Seek emergency assistance

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Activity

Which aspect of employee well-being do you observe to be the most challenging for your employees at the moment?

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Scan the QR code to participate in our Mentimeter poll.

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Support for Mental Health

How Can We Help?

Prevention

Intervention

Safeguarding the mental health of the workplace. This can be promoted by creating an open and caring culture that makes workers feel supported.

Stepping in before problems become more serious. Taking simple steps to improve employees’ mental health when problems do occur.

Interventions to Implement

Provide

Support

Provide

Guidance

Keep in

Touch

Offer Stress

Management

Check In

Provide Mental Health Training

Interventions to Implement

Assistance

Programs

Options for Professional Health

Be Accommodating

Creating a Supportive Work Culture

• Increase Awareness

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• Offer training to managers

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• Work-Life Balance

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• Mental Health Policies

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• Treat People Fairly

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• Provide Screening Resources

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• Monitor Employee Engagement

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Activity: Create a Plan

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You will use the template in your participant’s guide on page ____ to create a plan for mental health in your department to include the following:

• Observations of employee by manager
• Documentation of interactions
• Meeting with employee to develop plan of support
• Supports offered to employee

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• Turn it in to HR by ____(date)____

Summary

There are many negative effects of mental health on the workplace.

Be aware of the five signs of employee well-being.

Utilize strategies for intervention if an employee shows signs of mental health distress.

Assessment

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1. Go to www.quizizz.com/pro/join or click the QR code on the screen.
2. Type in code: 89693731

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Reflection

What are some mental health effects to be aware of in your workplace?

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Will your approach change from your current practice of recognizing mental health issues?

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How can you better support mental health in your department?

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