Workplace Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health: Strategies for Support

DEI + AEC: Mental Health & DEI + AEC: Mental Health & Stigma in the Workplace Stigma in the Workplace Keyona King-Tsikata, MPH, Senior Director, Health Equity & Access Team Health Equity & Access Team, Public Interest Directorate M a rc h 2 0 2 3

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Storytelling as a Strategy Storytelling as a Strategy Empathy & Understan ding Humanizing Mental Health Issues Breaking the Silence Reduces Reduces Stigma Stigma Encourage Dialogue/De monstrate Support Promote Early Intervention

Workplace Stress Burnout Mental Health Workplace Stress Burnout Mental Health Interconnected... ... Each potentially leading to the next in a progressive relationship. Stress the physiological or psychological response to internal or external stressors. It involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave. It affects mental and physical health, reducing quality of life. unmanaged can lead to declines in mental health Burnout MH defined as a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life. physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes toward oneself and others. It results from performing at a high level until stress and tension, especially from extreme and prolonged physical or mental exertion or an overburdening workload, take their toll. 4

Factors associated with. Factors associated with . Limited Autonomy Stigma Isolation Discriminatory Structures & Practices Competitiveness Stress Burnout Mental Health Biased Structures & Practices Low MH Literacy Barriers to Supports Excessive Workhours Excessive Workloads Lack of Trust 5

Workplace Related Stress Workplace Related Stress - Assessment Quiz 1. How often do you feel overwhelmed or stressed at work? a. Rarely b. Occasionally c. Frequently d. Almost always 2. How much control do you feel you have over your work tasks and responsibilities? a. Complete control b. Some control c. Limited control d. No control 3. How often do you feel frustrated or angry with your coworkers or manager? a. Rarely b. Occasionally c. Frequently d. Almost always 4. How well do you manage to balance your work and personal life? a. Very well b. Somewhat well c. Poorly d. Not at all 5. How often do you feel that your workload is unreasonable or too demanding? a. Rarely b. Occasionally c. Frequently d. Almost always 6. How well do you feel supported by your coworkers and manager? a. Very well b. Somewhat well c. Poorly d. Not at all 7. How often do you feel that your job is secure? a. Always b. Usually c. Sometimes d. Rarely 6

Strategies for Coping Strategies for Coping No Brains Response Prescripti on for Wellness Workplace Workplace Stress Stress Burnout Burnout Mental Mental Health Health Micronutrient /Microdose Discussion Prompts REST

Ex. Discussion Prompts: Employee to Employer 2. "I've noticed that our team seems to be under a lot of stress recently, which is affecting our productivity and morale. Can we explore ways to support the team and alleviate some of the stress?" 3. "I've been experiencing some personal challenges that have made it difficult for me to fully focus on my work. I'd like to discuss potential accommodations or resources that could help me better manage these challenges while maintaining my work performance." 4. "I think it would be beneficial for our team to have more resources or training on managing workplace stress and promoting mental health. Can we consider organizing a workshop or bringing in an expert to discuss these topics?" 5. "I've noticed that there's been a lot of pressure to work long hours, which I believe may be contributing to burnout among our team members. Can we discuss ways to establish a healthier work-life balance and set boundaries to protect our mental well-being?" 1. "I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately with my workload, and I'm concerned about the impact it may be having on my overall well-being. Can we discuss possible strategies for managing my workload more effectively?"

Ex. Discussion Prompts: Ex. Discussion Prompts: Employer to Employee Employer to Employee 2. I've noticed that the team has been working long 2. I've noticed that the team has been working long hours lately, and I'm concerned about the impact this hours lately, and I'm concerned about the impact this may be having on your well may be having on your well- -being. Can we discuss ways to promote a healthy work to promote a healthy work- -life/load balance?" life/load balance?" 3. I understand that everyone may be dealing with 3. I understand that everyone may be dealing with different personal challenges that can affect their work. Is different personal challenges that can affect their work. Is there anything you need from me or the organization to there anything you need from me or the organization to help support you during these times? help support you during these times? 4. "I want to make sure that everyone on the team is 4. "I want to make sure that everyone on the team is taking care of their mental health. Are there any taking care of their mental health. Are there any resources or support that you think would be helpful for resources or support that you think would be helpful for you or the team? you or the team? 5. "I want to create a workplace culture that promotes 5. "I want to create a workplace culture that promotes open and honest communication about mental health. Is open and honest communication about mental health. Is there anything that we can do as an organization to make there anything that we can do as an organization to make it easier for you to discuss these topics with us?" it easier for you to discuss these topics with us?" 1. "I want to make sure that 1. "I want to make sure that everyone on the team is feeling everyone on the team is feeling supported and able to manage supported and able to manage their workload effectively. Are their workload effectively. Are there any particular areas of your there any particular areas of your job that are causing you stress or job that are causing you stress or feelings of overwhelm?" feelings of overwhelm?" being. Can we discuss ways

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