Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Workplace
Learn about the importance of mental health at work, recognize symptoms of good and ill mental health, understand employer responsibilities, and discover how Unite can assist in promoting mental health awareness. Find guidance on addressing mental health issues in the workplace and supporting staff effectively.
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MENTAL HEALTH Promoting positive mental health in the workplace
Raise awareness of mental health Understand the importance of mental health AIMS OF THIS SESSION Mental health and employment The role of the employer How Unite can help
Mental health is all encompassing and effects our Emotions, Moods, Thoughts, Behaviours It impacts on what we do and how we do it Communicating, Relationships, making choices Mental health is shaped by many things in our lives Influences, Experiences, Background, Beliefs WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH (WE ALL HAVE IT)
Give a definition and describe possible symptoms or characteristics of someone who is Group A WORKBOOK ACTIVTY Mentally well Group B Mentally unwell
Mental ill health Good mental health Having a diagnosed mental health condition Feeling well emotionally Being confident Having symptoms that negatively impact on someone Being resilient Enjoying day to day life Loss of confidence or self esteem Being able to cope with issues that arise Not being able to carry out normal day to day tasks Feeling capable Quality of life is adversely affected Functioning well GOOD MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL ILL HEALTH
Recognise what mental health is and what mental health actually means Identify the causes of mental ill health in the workplace WHAT SHOULD MY EMPLOYER Recognise the stigma associated with mental ill health and consider how to normalise the conversation DO Know its legal obligations to staff in relation to risk and disability Work with and consult trade union reps Develop a mental health policy Educate the workforce about mental health
Providing guidance to embed mental health awareness in the workplace for reps and your employer Providing courses on mental heath awareness, mental health champions, mental health awareness for managers and mental health first aid HOW CAN UNITE HELP Developing a learning agreement in the workplace giving access to the LWU learning platform for all the online courses which include mental health and many others
Workplace reps / Safety reps - ensure the employer is compliant with legislation and good practice, such as the following SRSC Regs / MHSW Regs / HSW Act regarding Consultation, Risk and Duty of care, HSE Stress indicator tool, ACAS Guidance WHAT CAN WE Equality reps Ensure the employer is compliant in regards to any potential disability discrimination regarding Mental ill health DO Equality act Union learner reps promote well being and relevant potential courses from LWU
MENTAL ILL HEALTH AND ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE ACTIVITY WORKBOOK CASE STUDIES
