workplace wellness guide · 2020. 3. 17. · workplace wellness guide author: workplace mental...
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4.7billion
ABSENTEE I SM COS T
mental health: the factsWHAT I S MENTA L HEA L TH REA L L Y COS T I NG
AUS TRA L I AN BUS I N E S S E S ?
6.1billion
PRE SENTEE I SM COS T
6.1billion
COMPENSAT I ON C LA IMS
WHEN YOU LOOK BENEATH THE SUR FACE , POOR
MENTA L HEA L TH HAS A HEAVY I M PAC T .
THE WORKP LACE MENTA L HEA L TH TOO LK I T I S
D E S I GNED TO RECOGN I S E THE S I GNS THAT SOMEONE
MAY BE S TRUGG L I NG WI TH MENTA L HEA L TH AND
PROV I D E VA LUAB L E RESOURCES TO HE L P .
StressEasily agitated
Feeling overwhelmed
Low energy
Frequently feeling ill
Avoiding others
Forgetfulness
Inability to focus
Constant worrying
is someoneat workstruggling?
Whether you're an owner, manager or
colleague, it's important to recognise
signs and symptoms that someone may
be struggling with their mental health.
Read on to discover how to start the
conversation on mental health in the
workplace, and what to do to break the
stigma of seeking help.
anxiety
depressionNot able to complete work
tasks
Withdrawal from friends,
family and colleagues
Not enjoying activities that
they once used to
Unable to concentrate
Lacking confidence
Pessimistic outlook on life
Feeling sick or tired a lot
Sleeping problems
Excessive worrying
Feeling powerless to
change situations
Difficulty
concentrating
Difficulty
remembering things
Feeling tired or weak
Feeling tense or
wound up
Finding it hard to
think straight
how to ask 'are you okay?'BREAK THE S T I GMA OF MENTA L HEA L TH AWARENES S
I N THE WORKP LACE .
ENGAGE WI TH YOUR EMP LOYEE OR CO L L EAGUE WI TH
THESE FOUR T I P S :
AVO I D S I NG L I NG OUT YOUR CO L L EAGUE I N A GROUP
S E T T I NG . I N S T EAD , S E T T IME AS I D E TO HAVE A ONE ON
ONE CONVERSA T I ON I N A RE LAXED S E T T I NG .
# 1 MAKE I T A PR I VA T E CONVERSAT I ON
L I S T EN TO WHAT THE Y HAVE TO SA Y I N A NON -
J UDGEMENTA L AND SUPPOR T I V E MANNER . AVO I D
D I S T RAC T I ONS SUCH AS CHECK I NG YOUR PHONE OR
CHANG I NG THE CONVERSA T I ON .
# 2 BE PREPARED TO L I S T EN
ASK THEM HOW THE Y ARE F E E L I NG AND MAKE I T
C L EAR THA T YOU ’ RE THERE TO HE L P . ACKNOWLEDGE
AND VA L I DA T E ANY EMOT I ONS .
# 3 RESPOND I N THE R I GH T WAY
I F YOU ' RE AN EMP LOYER , MAKE A MENTA L HEA L TH
P LAN T A I L ORED TO SUPPOR T YOUR EMP LOYE E ' S
NEEDS . I F YOU ' RE A CO L L EAGUE , CHECK I N REGU LAR L Y
FOR SUPPOR T AND HOW YOU CAN AS S I S T .
# 4 OF F ER CONT I NUED SUPPORT
DO:
managingworkplacementalhealth
Educate all employees on the
importance of mental health –
leaders, managers and directors
included.
Create a space that encourages
all staff members to speak
openly about mental health
Educate staff on signs to watch
out for when it comes to mental
wellness (for themselves and
colleagues)
If you’re an employer or
manager, help staff manage
workloads — and be flexible
Have a support plan in place for
employees, including mental
health days, access to therapy
and peer support
Tailor a workplace mental
health plan to fit your
workplace.
DON'TMake assumptions about an
individual's mental health.
Assume everyone deals with
mental health in the same
manner.
Avoid performance
management as an initial means
of problem solving - an
employee who is late, missing
deadlines or not performing
may need support. Instead,
firstly set time aside to check in
and see if everything is okay.
Don't diagnose your employees.
Your job is to support your
employee so they can do their
job.
Don't go against employee
confidentiality. If a worker has
confided in you on their mental
health and has requested
privacy, don't go against their
wishes.
Don't avoid the conversation -
the more we speak about
workplace mental health, the
more comfortable it is to open
up.
need support?
Beyond Blue
Lifeline australia
SANE AUSTRALIA
mensline australia
https://www.sane.org.au 1800 18 72 63
https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 13 11 14
https://www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 46 36
https://mensline.org.au/ 1300 78 99 78