Journey to Excellence 2019...Enquires for our MHFA Certificate Training please contacts us:...
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Journey to Excellence 2019
Managing Workplace Mental Health
Simon OsborneMental Health First Aid Instructor
Hi,
my name is
Lee Evans
Session objectives
1. A game
2. Spot the difference
3. Who’s missing
4. A thought
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
64% of people with common mental
health problems are employed?
True:Estimated 4.6 million people in work who may have a
common mental health problem.
1 in 6.8 employed people experiencing mental health
problems in the workplace
TRUE FALSE
Women in full time employment are
less likely than men in full time
employment to have a common
mental health problem?
False:A study found women were twice as likely to have a
common mental health problem as men when in full
time employment
(19.8% vs 10.9% respectively)
TRUE FALSE
Workers with sickness absence due
to mental ill health are 3 times more
likely to have further absence than
those with physical health related
sick leave?
False:7 times more likely
TRUE FALSE
Despite improvements, nearly seven
in 10 people who have had mental
health problems report they have
suffered stigma and discrimination.
False:9 out of 10
TRUE FALSE
9 million work days are lost every
year due to mental ill health and
costs £10 billion?
False:It’s 72 million work days and the cost is £34.9 billion
each year
TRUE FALSE
Presenteeism costs more than
absenteeism?
True:Estimated costs =
Absenteeism – £9 billion per year
Presenteeism – £16 billion per year
Possible signs & symptoms of
depression in the workplace
• Decreased productivity
• Morale problems
• Lack of co-operation
• Safety problems
• Absenteeism
• Presenteeism
• Leaveism
• Frequent complaints of tiredness
• Complaints of aches & pains
• Alcohol and/or other drug misuse
The practice of regularly staying away from work without good
reason
People coming into work when they are unwell
People using allocated time off such as annual leave to work, or if
they are unwell, or working outside contracted hours
Absenteeism
Presenteeism
Leaveism
Definitions
5 minutes to discuss;
then present one top tip…
PRESENTEEISM
ABSENTEEISM
LEAVEISMHow do you minimise the impact to your business?
Tell us…ONE TOP TIP PER GROUP;
how do you minimise the impact to your business?
PRESENTEEISM
ABSENTEEISM
LEAVEISM
A thought…
Severe stroke with long-
term consequencesSevere anxietyDisability Weight
What is your approach to both?
How to support
someone
Take 10 minutes together and choose an
appropriate setting for a chat
Keep the chat positive and supportive
Take them seriously, be empathetic and
maintain open body language
Don’t offer thoughtless advice
Listen, don’t interrupt, be genuine
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid courses:
September
Cheshire
October
Coventry
November
Oxford
What next…
Any Questions?
Thank you!
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