This document provides an overview of a presentation on substance abuse and prevention in the workplace. The presentation covers key topics such as indicators of substance abuse, addictions, prevention strategies, return-to-work strategies, employee assistance programs, drug and alcohol testing, and maintaining positive workplace morale and mental health. Effective solutions involve screening, brief interventions, treatment referrals, and changing workplace policies and culture to promote wellness and prevent problems.
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescentsiretablog
The document discusses drug abuse prevention programs and interventions. It describes how successful programs use cognitive behavioral therapy and are tailored to the specific community. Interventions should involve multiple community sectors and aim to decrease risk factors while increasing protective factors. The document reviews several prevention programs and notes there is evidence they can have short-term positive effects, but more data is still needed on long-term health impacts.
Prevention programs should address risk and protective factors, tailor interventions to the specific risks and population, and enhance protective factors like family bonding. Effective programs provide parenting skills, teach families how to develop and enforce drug policies, and give parents drug education to discuss with their children. School-based programs can intervene early to address risk factors for drug abuse.
This presentation aids a Health and Wellbeing Board session on developing prevention across the health and social care system, in answer to financial challenges and the NHS FIve Year Forward View
This document summarizes substance abuse prevention. It discusses substance use on a continuum from social to dependent use. Prevention aims to foster healthy behaviors and prevent issues. Risk factors for substance abuse include genetics, mental health issues, and social influences; protective factors enhance resilience. The document provides an overview of prevention goals and strategies at various levels, from individual to community. Resources for prevention programs are also listed.
The document discusses drug abuse prevention and approaches, including how serious the problem of drug dependence is in the US with an estimated 20.6 million people classified with substance dependence or abuse. It covers goals and levels of prevention programs from primary to tertiary, as well as strategies, examples of programs, and ways to make drug education more effective, such as establishing links between messages and students' lives.
The document discusses the roles of parents and teachers in preventing drug abuse. It notes that children progress from an intelligent, social pre-addiction stage to using drugs due to neglect of behavioral changes and risk factors like peer pressure. Parents and teachers can prevent drug abuse through open communication, involvement, clear rules, leading by positive example, helping children choose friends wisely, talking to children about drugs early and often, and establishing rules for parties.
Substance Abuse Addiction in High School AdolescentsDmarku1989
This document discusses substance abuse among high school adolescents and its relationship to environmental and genetic factors. It notes that adolescents are more likely to abuse substances if they have drug-using peers or come from families with high conflict, poor parenting practices, or a history of addiction. The document also explains how stress and a developing brain could increase vulnerability to addiction, and recommends prevention through family-based treatment, school programs, and education resources.
Substance Abuse Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescentsiretablog
The document discusses drug abuse prevention programs and interventions. It describes how successful programs use cognitive behavioral therapy and are tailored to the specific community. Interventions should involve multiple community sectors and aim to decrease risk factors while increasing protective factors. The document reviews several prevention programs and notes there is evidence they can have short-term positive effects, but more data is still needed on long-term health impacts.
Prevention programs should address risk and protective factors, tailor interventions to the specific risks and population, and enhance protective factors like family bonding. Effective programs provide parenting skills, teach families how to develop and enforce drug policies, and give parents drug education to discuss with their children. School-based programs can intervene early to address risk factors for drug abuse.
This presentation aids a Health and Wellbeing Board session on developing prevention across the health and social care system, in answer to financial challenges and the NHS FIve Year Forward View
This document summarizes substance abuse prevention. It discusses substance use on a continuum from social to dependent use. Prevention aims to foster healthy behaviors and prevent issues. Risk factors for substance abuse include genetics, mental health issues, and social influences; protective factors enhance resilience. The document provides an overview of prevention goals and strategies at various levels, from individual to community. Resources for prevention programs are also listed.
The document discusses drug abuse prevention and approaches, including how serious the problem of drug dependence is in the US with an estimated 20.6 million people classified with substance dependence or abuse. It covers goals and levels of prevention programs from primary to tertiary, as well as strategies, examples of programs, and ways to make drug education more effective, such as establishing links between messages and students' lives.
The document discusses the roles of parents and teachers in preventing drug abuse. It notes that children progress from an intelligent, social pre-addiction stage to using drugs due to neglect of behavioral changes and risk factors like peer pressure. Parents and teachers can prevent drug abuse through open communication, involvement, clear rules, leading by positive example, helping children choose friends wisely, talking to children about drugs early and often, and establishing rules for parties.
Substance Abuse Addiction in High School AdolescentsDmarku1989
This document discusses substance abuse among high school adolescents and its relationship to environmental and genetic factors. It notes that adolescents are more likely to abuse substances if they have drug-using peers or come from families with high conflict, poor parenting practices, or a history of addiction. The document also explains how stress and a developing brain could increase vulnerability to addiction, and recommends prevention through family-based treatment, school programs, and education resources.
Media messages help in prevention of substance abuse among young people. Health education is important and should be given to teenagers regarding drug abuse.
This document discusses approaches to drug prevention and education. It notes that effective programs incorporate skills training to resist peer pressure, correct misperceptions about drug use norms, and emphasize short-term health consequences. School-based programs work best when they are interactive, developmentally appropriate, involve parents and community, and are part of a multi-year curriculum. While DARE had little impact, programs focusing on life skills and social resistance training can reduce drug use if adequately implemented and evaluated.
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use, Misuse, Abuse and Dependence (Lesso...Jewel Jem
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use, Misuse, Abuse and Dependence
Lesson for Grade 9 (Health) MAPEH
Contents:
> Risk & Protective Factors (meaning)
> Factors composed of influences in Life Domains
- Personal
- Family
- Peer and Friends
- School
- Community
This document discusses approaches to drug education for young people. It finds that interactive "life skills" programs that build skills like assertiveness and managing social situations can be most effective at reducing drug and alcohol use, compared to simply providing facts or warnings. Effective programs take time for reflection and are taught consistently, rather than one-off sessions. While experts can contribute, the content and teaching method are more important than who teaches. Engaging disconnected youth may also help through programs that improve classroom behavior and education completion. The organization advocates bringing evidence-based life skills programs to UK schools.
Drug abuse negatively impacts communities through increased family stress, crime, and health issues. It can cause marital and family problems as well as child neglect when parents are preoccupied with addiction. Users may commit crimes to fund drug habits, and drinking and driving contributes to many crashes. Treatment programs are costly and not always effective in reducing these negative effects of drug abuse on communities.
This document provides information about opioids (narcotics) from a class on drugs and society. It discusses various opioids like heroin, morphine, and codeine. It covers topics like opioid abuse patterns in the US, methods of opioid administration, physical and psychological effects of opioids, dependency and withdrawal. The document also discusses medical uses of opioids and harm reduction strategies like needle exchange programs and medications like suboxone and methadone to help treat opioid addiction.
This document provides information about recognizing drug use and abuse behaviors in teens. It includes statistics on drug use, descriptions of common drugs, and signs of drug abuse related to personal appearance, habits, health, behavior, and school performance. The document recommends talking openly with teens about drugs, setting clear rules and consequences, and seeking professional help if drug use is suspected. Resources for drug treatment options in the local area are also listed.
The document discusses substance abuse and child maltreatment from the perspective of Child Protective Services. It recognizes that addiction affects the entire family and that most parents struggling with substance abuse still want the best for their children. It also discusses that risks to children can often be managed through intensive services while preserving the family unit. The document provides an overview of addiction, noting that it is progressive and systemic, anyone can become addicted, denial and relapse are common, and polysubstance abuse can pose unique risks. It emphasizes looking beyond stereotypes to understand addiction's complex nature and impacts.
This course provides training and CEUs for addicitons counselors and LPCs working in Addictions, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders will help counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors and addictions professionals get continuing education and certification training to aid them in providing services guided by best practices. AllCEUs is approved by the california Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), NAADAC, the Association for Addictions Professionals, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Board of Georgia (ADACB-GA), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and most states.
The document summarizes motivations for drug use according to a chapter on the topic. It finds that curiosity, boredom, escape from problems, and rebellion are the main motivations for trying drugs initially. However, characteristics of the drugs themselves and societal/family influences determine whether a person continues drug use. A variety of theories on drug addiction are also summarized, including biological factors like genetics and brain chemistry as well as social and psychological elements.
This session will cover research on risk and protective factors for substance use across multiple levels: individual, peer, family, school, and community. It will explore how social, political, economic and cultural systems impact drug use, and the history of licit and illicit drug use. Attendees will learn about statistical data on substance use disorders and major risk and protective factors from sources like NIDA, SAMHSA, CDC, and Mayo Clinic. A decisional balance table will be used to understand why different factors influence substance use.
1. Drug use has negative social and economic consequences including deaths, emergency room visits, lost productivity, criminal behavior, and costs of treatment.
2. Surveys and reports provide information on the extent of drug use in the U.S. and trends over time, but may be missing some data.
3. Drug use is associated with negative outcomes including family instability, lower education and employment prospects, and increased crime. However, correlation does not imply causation.
4. There are ongoing debates around issues like drug policy, regulation, testing, and treatment. Overall the document discusses the complex social issues related to drug use.
School-based drug prevention programs aim to reduce substance use among children and adolescents. Most interventions target youth ages 10-16 when most begin experimenting. Programs should start in elementary school and continue with developmentally appropriate curricula. Effective programs provide medically accurate information using interactive methods to build social skills and resist peer pressure. While D.A.R.E. was widely used, research found it ineffective. Programs like Life Skills Training are evidence-based and teach drug resistance and self-management skills to reduce risk. Developing successful prevention requires assessing community needs, involving families and schools, and evaluating outcomes.
The document discusses approaches to drug prevention and education. It describes how most drug prevention funds in the US come from the federal government and are allocated to various agencies. Effective drug prevention programs are school-based, involve peers, emphasize social influences and life skills, aim to change social norms, and include parent and community involvement. While early efforts focused on supply reduction, the focus is now on prevention and underlying factors contributing to drug abuse. Successful programs provide skills training, social resistance training, and normative education in a culturally sensitive way over multiple years.
This document summarizes key topics related to alcohol including:
1. The pharmacology of alcohol including how it is absorbed in the body and metabolized in the liver. Alcohol primarily impacts the limbic system part of the brain.
2. The behavioral effects of different blood alcohol content levels and types of alcoholism. Alcoholism is considered by some to have genetic and psychosocial risk factors.
3. The impacts of alcoholism on families including increased risks for children of alcoholics developing alcoholism or other disorders themselves. Family roles that sometimes develop in alcoholic families are also outlined.
4. The social costs of alcoholism including increased risks of violence, suicide, and accidents when alcohol is involved. W
This document discusses assessing adolescent substance abuse. It provides information on collecting information from adolescents, parents, and schools. Assessment involves formal diagnosis, determining severity, treatment planning, and establishing a baseline. A detailed evaluation examines the impact and reasons for drug use. Risk factors for adolescent substance abuse include stressful events, dysfunctional families, depression, conduct disorder, and anxiety. Developmental tasks can conflict with substance abuse as adolescents seek independence. Assessment challenges include differentiating issues and low motivation to quit. The document emphasizes understanding why adolescent life lacks reinforcement leading to drug use.
Drugs & Society SOC 204
Drugs Across the Spectrum
By Raymond Goldberg
Chapter 2 Drugs in Contemporary Society
Chapter 3 Motivations for Drug Use
Chapter 4 Drugs & the Law
This document discusses approaches to drug prevention and education. It covers topics like the goals of prevention, levels of prevention from primary to tertiary, risk factors for drug abuse, and the effectiveness of different prevention strategies. School-based drug education programs are most effective when they are developmentally appropriate, teach social resistance skills, involve normative education, and receive sufficient time and support. Peer-led and health education models can also be effective approaches.
The document discusses substance abuse and its treatment. It defines substance abuse and dependence, and lists the DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse. Common substances abused by adolescents are discussed. Psychological factors, environment, peer pressure, and mental health issues can contribute to substance abuse. Consequences in academic settings include learning problems, reduced attention and focus. Prevention strategies and treatment methods like behavioral therapies and psychological interventions are important to address substance abuse issues.
Problematic substance use can cause significant social harms at the individual, family, and societal levels. At the individual level, harms include social exclusion, loss of employment and housing, homelessness, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Families are also impacted through issues like domestic violence, poor child outcomes, and financial problems. Communities experience harms like increased crime rates, health and social costs. The document provides examples of individuals who experienced these harms and lost connections before finding recovery support.
How to manage mental health and addictions in the workplaceCG Hylton Inc.
This document provides an overview of managing mental health issues in the workplace. It discusses defining mental health and the overlap with addictions. Common mental health concerns seen in workplaces include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The document outlines solutions for creating a mentally healthy workplace such as screening, brief interventions, treatment referrals, and managerial support. It also discusses indicators of substance abuse and case studies to demonstrate approaches to assisting employees with identified issues. Overall, the document promotes prevention and early intervention strategies to address mental health and addiction challenges that can impact workplace productivity and employee well-being.
Promoting Healthy Workplace & Enhancing Team DynamicsCG Hylton Inc.
Developing a drug & alcohol policy and communicating it to staff
Accommodation issues surrounding addictions in the workplace
Dealing with addiction-related misconduct
Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Recognition, intervention, and support: employee, employer, and community involvement in rehabilitation, recovery, and the reintegration process
Media messages help in prevention of substance abuse among young people. Health education is important and should be given to teenagers regarding drug abuse.
This document discusses approaches to drug prevention and education. It notes that effective programs incorporate skills training to resist peer pressure, correct misperceptions about drug use norms, and emphasize short-term health consequences. School-based programs work best when they are interactive, developmentally appropriate, involve parents and community, and are part of a multi-year curriculum. While DARE had little impact, programs focusing on life skills and social resistance training can reduce drug use if adequately implemented and evaluated.
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use, Misuse, Abuse and Dependence (Lesso...Jewel Jem
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use, Misuse, Abuse and Dependence
Lesson for Grade 9 (Health) MAPEH
Contents:
> Risk & Protective Factors (meaning)
> Factors composed of influences in Life Domains
- Personal
- Family
- Peer and Friends
- School
- Community
This document discusses approaches to drug education for young people. It finds that interactive "life skills" programs that build skills like assertiveness and managing social situations can be most effective at reducing drug and alcohol use, compared to simply providing facts or warnings. Effective programs take time for reflection and are taught consistently, rather than one-off sessions. While experts can contribute, the content and teaching method are more important than who teaches. Engaging disconnected youth may also help through programs that improve classroom behavior and education completion. The organization advocates bringing evidence-based life skills programs to UK schools.
Drug abuse negatively impacts communities through increased family stress, crime, and health issues. It can cause marital and family problems as well as child neglect when parents are preoccupied with addiction. Users may commit crimes to fund drug habits, and drinking and driving contributes to many crashes. Treatment programs are costly and not always effective in reducing these negative effects of drug abuse on communities.
This document provides information about opioids (narcotics) from a class on drugs and society. It discusses various opioids like heroin, morphine, and codeine. It covers topics like opioid abuse patterns in the US, methods of opioid administration, physical and psychological effects of opioids, dependency and withdrawal. The document also discusses medical uses of opioids and harm reduction strategies like needle exchange programs and medications like suboxone and methadone to help treat opioid addiction.
This document provides information about recognizing drug use and abuse behaviors in teens. It includes statistics on drug use, descriptions of common drugs, and signs of drug abuse related to personal appearance, habits, health, behavior, and school performance. The document recommends talking openly with teens about drugs, setting clear rules and consequences, and seeking professional help if drug use is suspected. Resources for drug treatment options in the local area are also listed.
The document discusses substance abuse and child maltreatment from the perspective of Child Protective Services. It recognizes that addiction affects the entire family and that most parents struggling with substance abuse still want the best for their children. It also discusses that risks to children can often be managed through intensive services while preserving the family unit. The document provides an overview of addiction, noting that it is progressive and systemic, anyone can become addicted, denial and relapse are common, and polysubstance abuse can pose unique risks. It emphasizes looking beyond stereotypes to understand addiction's complex nature and impacts.
This course provides training and CEUs for addicitons counselors and LPCs working in Addictions, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders will help counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors and addictions professionals get continuing education and certification training to aid them in providing services guided by best practices. AllCEUs is approved by the california Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), NAADAC, the Association for Addictions Professionals, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Board of Georgia (ADACB-GA), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and most states.
The document summarizes motivations for drug use according to a chapter on the topic. It finds that curiosity, boredom, escape from problems, and rebellion are the main motivations for trying drugs initially. However, characteristics of the drugs themselves and societal/family influences determine whether a person continues drug use. A variety of theories on drug addiction are also summarized, including biological factors like genetics and brain chemistry as well as social and psychological elements.
This session will cover research on risk and protective factors for substance use across multiple levels: individual, peer, family, school, and community. It will explore how social, political, economic and cultural systems impact drug use, and the history of licit and illicit drug use. Attendees will learn about statistical data on substance use disorders and major risk and protective factors from sources like NIDA, SAMHSA, CDC, and Mayo Clinic. A decisional balance table will be used to understand why different factors influence substance use.
1. Drug use has negative social and economic consequences including deaths, emergency room visits, lost productivity, criminal behavior, and costs of treatment.
2. Surveys and reports provide information on the extent of drug use in the U.S. and trends over time, but may be missing some data.
3. Drug use is associated with negative outcomes including family instability, lower education and employment prospects, and increased crime. However, correlation does not imply causation.
4. There are ongoing debates around issues like drug policy, regulation, testing, and treatment. Overall the document discusses the complex social issues related to drug use.
School-based drug prevention programs aim to reduce substance use among children and adolescents. Most interventions target youth ages 10-16 when most begin experimenting. Programs should start in elementary school and continue with developmentally appropriate curricula. Effective programs provide medically accurate information using interactive methods to build social skills and resist peer pressure. While D.A.R.E. was widely used, research found it ineffective. Programs like Life Skills Training are evidence-based and teach drug resistance and self-management skills to reduce risk. Developing successful prevention requires assessing community needs, involving families and schools, and evaluating outcomes.
The document discusses approaches to drug prevention and education. It describes how most drug prevention funds in the US come from the federal government and are allocated to various agencies. Effective drug prevention programs are school-based, involve peers, emphasize social influences and life skills, aim to change social norms, and include parent and community involvement. While early efforts focused on supply reduction, the focus is now on prevention and underlying factors contributing to drug abuse. Successful programs provide skills training, social resistance training, and normative education in a culturally sensitive way over multiple years.
This document summarizes key topics related to alcohol including:
1. The pharmacology of alcohol including how it is absorbed in the body and metabolized in the liver. Alcohol primarily impacts the limbic system part of the brain.
2. The behavioral effects of different blood alcohol content levels and types of alcoholism. Alcoholism is considered by some to have genetic and psychosocial risk factors.
3. The impacts of alcoholism on families including increased risks for children of alcoholics developing alcoholism or other disorders themselves. Family roles that sometimes develop in alcoholic families are also outlined.
4. The social costs of alcoholism including increased risks of violence, suicide, and accidents when alcohol is involved. W
This document discusses assessing adolescent substance abuse. It provides information on collecting information from adolescents, parents, and schools. Assessment involves formal diagnosis, determining severity, treatment planning, and establishing a baseline. A detailed evaluation examines the impact and reasons for drug use. Risk factors for adolescent substance abuse include stressful events, dysfunctional families, depression, conduct disorder, and anxiety. Developmental tasks can conflict with substance abuse as adolescents seek independence. Assessment challenges include differentiating issues and low motivation to quit. The document emphasizes understanding why adolescent life lacks reinforcement leading to drug use.
Drugs & Society SOC 204
Drugs Across the Spectrum
By Raymond Goldberg
Chapter 2 Drugs in Contemporary Society
Chapter 3 Motivations for Drug Use
Chapter 4 Drugs & the Law
This document discusses approaches to drug prevention and education. It covers topics like the goals of prevention, levels of prevention from primary to tertiary, risk factors for drug abuse, and the effectiveness of different prevention strategies. School-based drug education programs are most effective when they are developmentally appropriate, teach social resistance skills, involve normative education, and receive sufficient time and support. Peer-led and health education models can also be effective approaches.
The document discusses substance abuse and its treatment. It defines substance abuse and dependence, and lists the DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse. Common substances abused by adolescents are discussed. Psychological factors, environment, peer pressure, and mental health issues can contribute to substance abuse. Consequences in academic settings include learning problems, reduced attention and focus. Prevention strategies and treatment methods like behavioral therapies and psychological interventions are important to address substance abuse issues.
Problematic substance use can cause significant social harms at the individual, family, and societal levels. At the individual level, harms include social exclusion, loss of employment and housing, homelessness, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Families are also impacted through issues like domestic violence, poor child outcomes, and financial problems. Communities experience harms like increased crime rates, health and social costs. The document provides examples of individuals who experienced these harms and lost connections before finding recovery support.
How to manage mental health and addictions in the workplaceCG Hylton Inc.
This document provides an overview of managing mental health issues in the workplace. It discusses defining mental health and the overlap with addictions. Common mental health concerns seen in workplaces include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The document outlines solutions for creating a mentally healthy workplace such as screening, brief interventions, treatment referrals, and managerial support. It also discusses indicators of substance abuse and case studies to demonstrate approaches to assisting employees with identified issues. Overall, the document promotes prevention and early intervention strategies to address mental health and addiction challenges that can impact workplace productivity and employee well-being.
Promoting Healthy Workplace & Enhancing Team DynamicsCG Hylton Inc.
Developing a drug & alcohol policy and communicating it to staff
Accommodation issues surrounding addictions in the workplace
Dealing with addiction-related misconduct
Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Recognition, intervention, and support: employee, employer, and community involvement in rehabilitation, recovery, and the reintegration process
Day 3- Thursday 19 March 2015: Preparing for our Individual Challenge
Transformation & Technology Track: Wellness in the Workplace. Presented by Dr Vanessa Govender, Medical Doctor, Health and Wellness Executive, Aveng Limited.
#astdza2015
The document discusses the high economic costs of mental illness and various interventions to reduce these costs. It notes that almost half of Americans will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. Left untreated, mental illness leads to lost productivity from absenteeism and presenteeism, lower earnings, poverty, physical health issues, and suicide. Several interventions show promise such as increasing access to therapy, tailoring treatments, and addressing childhood mental health issues. However, more research is needed to determine the most effective and efficient solutions, yet research funding remains disproportionately low compared to the economic burden. Workplace reforms and greater access to mental healthcare, especially on college campuses, could also help address rising costs from mental illness.
This document discusses the evidence supporting primary care mental health collaboratives. It begins by defining common mental health problems and examining their high prevalence rates. It then reviews literature showing that collaboratives have improved mental healthcare management internationally by increasing education, encouraging organizational change, and allowing reflection. The document outlines the aims and measures of the UK's National Primary Care Mental Health Collaborative, such as consultation rates, referrals to psychiatry, and sick leave durations, which aim to improve care for patients and monitor the effects of the collaborative approach.
Jamal, a middle school student, comes to the nurse's office with a headache. The nurse notices Jamal has been crying and his eyes are red. A teacher then calls to inform the nurse that Jamal sent a message to a female student saying he failed a test and wished he was dead. Community mental health aims to provide early intervention and treatment for mental illnesses through community-based services. Public health initiatives to educate communities can help reduce high-risk behaviors like suicide.
The document discusses substance misuse as the nation's number one public health problem, noting the disease of addiction, population risk factors, treatment options, and initiatives at the Center for Addiction Medicine. It provides statistics on the prevalence and economic burden of substance use disorders and details factors influencing vulnerability, effective treatment models, and the cost-effectiveness of addiction treatment.
- The document discusses dual diagnosis, which is when a person has both a substance misuse issue and a mental health disorder. It is common for the causes and symptoms to overlap.
- Dual diagnosis is a major issue, with around 3/4 of prisoners and 75-80% of drug/alcohol service users also experiencing mental health problems. Only 62% of drug users with mental health issues receive treatment.
- Having both a substance use disorder and mental illness leads to worse health outcomes and difficulties accessing care. The document advocates for services to better coordinate and meet people's full range of needs.
This document discusses the costs of depression in the workplace and the benefits of promoting positive mental wellbeing. It finds that depression results in absenteeism, presenteeism, staff turnover, and lower productivity, costing billions. However, positively promoting wellbeing through workplace programs can yield benefits like improved performance, creativity, and business reputation. Studies show companies that actively promote mental health have higher rates of creativity, innovation, and staff retention. While workplace mental health promotion is often cost-effective, more careful evaluation is still needed, especially for small businesses. Overall, maintaining employee mental health provides benefits to individuals, businesses, and governments.
The Whole-Story with Whole-Person Well-BeingLimeade
The domino effect of well-being is real. What happens in one part of your life effects another part, and the inter-connected chain of events is suddenly set into motion. You probably know this already, but don’t think of it as whole-person well-being. For instance, when you have a bad day at work, and it affects you at home. We have all been there! It’s time we understand the whole story with whole-person well-being. By breaking down the four dimensions of well-being -- physical, emotional, financial, and work -- you can learn about health through a new lens and begin to uncover the ways in which well-being is directly related to successful business results within your organization.
Risk factors in development of mental health illnessDr. Neha Patyal
Risk factors for developing mental illness can occur at the individual, social, and environmental levels. At the individual level, genetic and biological factors like chromosomal abnormalities or neurological diseases may increase risk. Social risk factors include adverse childhood experiences, family conflict, bullying, unemployment, and poverty. Environmental risks include toxic substances, infections, trauma, and disasters. Addressing risks requires promoting mental well-being across the lifespan by supporting healthy cognitive and social development from infancy through adulthood.
This program is part of a comprehensive School Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide.
Find out more about the guide by visiting:
teenmentalhealth.org
This presentation was made at the 2011 University of South Florida Fintech Business Plan Competition. The business plan was developed by graduated students at USF with experience in health care, marketing, insurance, management and small business development.
The document discusses various topics related to social problems involving alcohol, drugs, physical health, and mental health. It provides definitions and statistics on substance abuse and addiction, discusses the health effects of alcohol, tobacco, and various illegal drugs. It also covers leading causes of death in the US and worldwide, statistics on AIDS, and types of mental illness and factors influencing physical and mental health. Videos are linked on the meth epidemic and AIDS epidemic for students to watch.
Increasing EAP outreach with evidence based online screenings Bernie McCann
As EAPs have matured, one significant change has been a greater need to conduct additional outreach efforts to effectively serve their covered populations. Outreach efforts with regard to certain mental health conditions are not overly successful – particularly for substance use disorders and depression.
Improvements in online confidential screening of these two conditions allow EAPs to reach employees and direct them to sources of care for improved health & productivity. These newly
available technology platforms offer improved penetration of employees and family members for education, prevention, screening and assist in increased motivation for treatment.
These web-based approaches are increasingly affordable, accessible and if properly implemented, will result in greater case-finding for EAPs.
October meeting, Cost of Depression in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know about Depression in the Workplace, and Practical Solution, which was presented by the Massachusetts Workplace Mental Health Initiative; a Department of Public Health sponsored program. We had some great insights and discussions prompted by our panel of experts Valerie Dickerson Cordero, Ph.D., Program Manager, Families for Depression Awareness; Bruce Cedars, Ed.D., Founder/Owner, CMG Associates; and Sara Herman, BS, Program Coordinator, Screening for Mental Health.
Rudolph Basson: Support or punish – reconsidered approaches to drug related h...SACAP
Harm Reduction acknowledges that drug use occurs and is potentially damaging, and attempts
to reduce and prevent these harms in ways, which are pragmatic and humanistic. Although the
harm reduction approach and specific harm reduction interventions (including needle and
syringe programmed and methadone programmed) have been implemented with resounding
success internationally (including in a number of African countries) for more than 20 years, the
South African approach to substance use and substance-related harms is still largely informed
by the doctrine and strategies of the "War on Drugs", and focuses almost exclusively on
prohibition and punishment. Because of the strong link between drug use and poverty, different
policy approaches to poverty and homelessness must also be considered. My talk will critically
examine these two approaches to drug use, poverty, and displacement (support or punish), as
they are being implemented in Cape Town. Opportunity for discussion will be provided.
Prevention is the cornerstone of recovery from substance use disorders according to this document. The document discusses how prevention must be measured at the population level and community level, not just at the program level. It also states that prevention should build individual and community resilience, wellness, and recovery by reducing risk factors and building protective factors. The document argues that prevention is the most important part of addressing substance use disorders and achieving recovery for individuals, families, and communities.
Similar to Accomodation and prevention substance abuse (20)
The line between EAP and staff is often very distinct, for reasons of confidentiality. This presentation provides options for staff, supervisors and management to greater strengthen EAP usage, while maintaining confidentiality.
Overcoming mental health and addictions within community and the workplace is not easy. Learn simple tools that community and workplace leaders can use to combat common mental health and addiction issues.
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary in partnership with Alberta Health Services, and the Tsuut'ina Nation, provided an exceptional program to offset the high risk of suicide among at-risk indigenous youth. This program provided new healthy, self-esteem building options, for at-risk youth from Calgary group homes and the community at large.
Patients facing chronic illness re-frame their definition of wellness and manage to cope in spite of adversity. This patient led research project delves into the myriad ways that those suffering from chronic illness chart a new path for themselves.
Peformance Management and EAP Best PracticesCG Hylton Inc.
This webinar will examine how EAP services can help organizations to enhance their performance management programs. The webinar will provide practitioners with a greater understanding of effective performance management and the common barriers that can affect a wide variety of organizations. The webinar will pay special attention to how EAP services can broaden their scope and value by helping organizations to implement and sustain performance management programs that work.
Learning objectives:
1. Understanding effective performance management and identifying potential barriers.
2. Providing services designed specifically to help organizations enhance their performance management programs.
3. Adding value to current EAP services through performance management support.
For additional handouts please email chris at hylton dot ca
This webinar will review documentation best practices for EAP providers. The webinar will pay special attention to EAPA Standards and Guidelines for program records. We will also review protocols for preserving confidentiality and discuss processes for releasing information with and without consent. The webinar will present the challenges of documenting electronic communications in EAP services and provide strategies to overcome these challenges.
Learning objectives:
1. Understanding documentation and records management, including electronic documents.
2. Understanding EAPA Standards and Guidelines for program records.
3. Understanding and communicating protocols for confidentiality and release of information.
For additional handouts please email the author chris at hylton dot ca
Understanding general rules around corporate governance
Understanding the duties of directors
Understanding the impact of strong electoral policies and guidelines for elected officials
Identifying the 12 things that EVERYONE gets wrong about financial planning, Understanding insurance, Demystifying savings and investments, Wading through the banking and lending challenges, Effective tax and estate planning
This document summarizes Chris Hylton's experience in an active living program. Some of the benefits he experienced include improved fitness levels, making new friends in running groups, and building a running shoe collection. However, he also faced skepticism from neighbors and developed a mysterious illness. After ruling out other causes, his doctor diagnosed him with arrow phobia based on his exposure to arrows in the program's fitness tests and materials. Chris eventually concluded that exercise is unnecessary and people can celebrate health indoors without it.
Mindful employer program 2015 easna institute clearwaterCG Hylton Inc.
This document summarizes a presentation about supporting workplace mental health. The presentation discusses the different perspectives of managers and employees, with managers focused on tasks and customers while employees are more concerned with mental health, emotions, and personal goals. It suggests that managers could better support mental health by being more sensitive to employee needs, like a dog's sensitive sense of smell. The presentation promotes becoming a "mindful employer" through developing mindful managers, promoting mental health awareness, and eliminating stigma around seeking help. It provides resources for workshops, training champions within organizations, and supporting employees with mental illness concerns.
The C Suite, EAP and Organizational Mental HealthCG Hylton Inc.
How Managers Make a Difference in Organizational Health
EAP in the C Suite: Influencing Organizational Health.
The productivity of any organization is dependent on a number of factors: leadership, teamwork, engagement, morale, as well as employee well-being. The EAP, while concentrating on employee mental health and wellness, has the opportunity to link directly into adjacent areas. Why is it problematic? Not only do most organizations fear scrutiny, and change, but employees are mindful that the confidential EAP is there for the employees and their dependents, not so much the employer. They know the EAP is not a vehicle for rants or critiques of the organization, and above all else they are keen not to breach EAP confidentiality. So how does one square this circle?
Reaching beyond the traditional bounds of EAP requires imagination, courage, and a desire for change in organizational culture. Working closely with the Executive team or the Human Resource department, which is always committed to better engage staff and management, the EAP can provide certain baseline information to guide the engagement process. Without compromising confidentiality, the keystone of any EAP, the EAP can at intake or follow up, add in generic quality of workplace, engagement, and job satisfaction questions, where aggregated data to ensure confidentiality, would complement other data gathering processes.
In this way the EAP could serve as a thermometer of corporate health and wellness. Problematic areas could be defined in more detail with a larger employee sample, and further engagement processes with staff developed.
Through staff focus groups, interviews or other engagement sessions, the EAP could lead the charge about broadening the EAP from simply being a mental health and wellness program for employees to a broader mandate.
Traditional EAP clinical usage data, when married to organizational mental health data manifested in a myriad of files relating to critical incidents, lost time accidents, disability claims, prescription drug usage, employee satisfaction survey data, and other employer files, can yield a wealth of knowledge about how to improved employee and corporate health and wellness, along with the bottom line.
File management is key to managing the ever increasing forms, letters, documents, agreements, that flow within the organization. Learn how to do this effectively.
This document provides an overview of a conference on conflict resolution presented by Chris Hylton. Some key points discussed include understanding perceptions and root causes of conflict, learning from how animals avoid conflict through senses like smell, exploring Maslow's hierarchy of needs in relation to conflict, and introducing the "win-win" approach to conflict resolution through cooperative problem solving. Communication techniques for active listening and dealing with difficult emotions were also covered. The presentation addressed various types of conflicts such as those between employees and managers, with elected officials, youth, and between different cultures.
Chris Hylton, a benefits and HR consultant, gave a presentation on wellness and benefit planning. He discussed types of benefit plans like fully insured, ASO, and flex plans. Joint purchasing allows for more flexibility and customization of benefits. Benefit trends include rising drug costs, especially for biologics, and a focus on health and wellness programs to address chronic diseases and improve employee productivity. Carrier programs use electronic claims submission and audits to reduce costs. Flexible spending accounts and wellness initiatives were recommended.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Hidden Pathways Thru Chronic Illness - PROMS Forum Nov 28 2014CG Hylton Inc.
See how a team of patient researchers (PaCERS) helped those with chronic illness find new meaning and strength thru and in spite of their illness. Audio recording of the session is available here https://connectmeeting.ucalgary.ca/p5dw8dib86t/
Occupational health and safety has to be adapted for the aging workplace in order to be effective. By integrating best practices for the aging worker, OH&S may successfully be integrated into an organization's culture and safety is assured, every step of the way.
Best practices for project execution and deliveryCLIVE MINCHIN
A select set of project management best practices to keep your project on-track, on-cost and aligned to scope. Many firms have don't have the necessary skills, diligence, methods and oversight of their projects; this leads to slippage, higher costs and longer timeframes. Often firms have a history of projects that simply failed to move the needle. These best practices will help your firm avoid these pitfalls but they require fortitude to apply.
Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
buy old yahoo accounts buy yahoo accountsSusan Laney
As a business owner, I understand the importance of having a strong online presence and leveraging various digital platforms to reach and engage with your target audience. One often overlooked yet highly valuable asset in this regard is the humble Yahoo account. While many may perceive Yahoo as a relic of the past, the truth is that these accounts still hold immense potential for businesses of all sizes.
3 Simple Steps To Buy Verified Payoneer Account In 2024SEOSMMEARTH
Buy Verified Payoneer Account: Quick and Secure Way to Receive Payments
Buy Verified Payoneer Account With 100% secure documents, [ USA, UK, CA ]. Are you looking for a reliable and safe way to receive payments online? Then you need buy verified Payoneer account ! Payoneer is a global payment platform that allows businesses and individuals to send and receive money in over 200 countries.
If You Want To More Information just Contact Now:
Skype: SEOSMMEARTH
Telegram: @seosmmearth
Gmail: seosmmearth@gmail.com
Building Your Employer Brand with Social MediaLuanWise
Presented at The Global HR Summit, 6th June 2024
In this keynote, Luan Wise will provide invaluable insights to elevate your employer brand on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. You'll learn how compelling content can authentically showcase your company culture, values, and employee experiences to support your talent acquisition and retention objectives. Additionally, you'll understand the power of employee advocacy to amplify reach and engagement – helping to position your organization as an employer of choice in today's competitive talent landscape.
Top mailing list providers in the USA.pptxJeremyPeirce1
Discover the top mailing list providers in the USA, offering targeted lists, segmentation, and analytics to optimize your marketing campaigns and drive engagement.
The Evolution and Impact of OTT Platforms: A Deep Dive into the Future of Ent...ABHILASH DUTTA
This presentation provides a thorough examination of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, focusing on their development and substantial influence on the entertainment industry, with a particular emphasis on the Indian market.We begin with an introduction to OTT platforms, defining them as streaming services that deliver content directly over the internet, bypassing traditional broadcast channels. These platforms offer a variety of content, including movies, TV shows, and original productions, allowing users to access content on-demand across multiple devices.The historical context covers the early days of streaming, starting with Netflix's inception in 1997 as a DVD rental service and its transition to streaming in 2007. The presentation also highlights India's television journey, from the launch of Doordarshan in 1959 to the introduction of Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite television in 2000, which expanded viewing choices and set the stage for the rise of OTT platforms like Big Flix, Ditto TV, Sony LIV, Hotstar, and Netflix. The business models of OTT platforms are explored in detail. Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) models, exemplified by Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, offer unlimited content access for a monthly fee. Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD) models, like iTunes and Sky Box Office, allow users to pay for individual pieces of content. Advertising-Based Video on Demand (AVOD) models, such as YouTube and Facebook Watch, provide free content supported by advertisements. Hybrid models combine elements of SVOD and AVOD, offering flexibility to cater to diverse audience preferences.
Content acquisition strategies are also discussed, highlighting the dual approach of purchasing broadcasting rights for existing films and TV shows and investing in original content production. This section underscores the importance of a robust content library in attracting and retaining subscribers.The presentation addresses the challenges faced by OTT platforms, including the unpredictability of content acquisition and audience preferences. It emphasizes the difficulty of balancing content investment with returns in a competitive market, the high costs associated with marketing, and the need for continuous innovation and adaptation to stay relevant.
The impact of OTT platforms on the Bollywood film industry is significant. The competition for viewers has led to a decrease in cinema ticket sales, affecting the revenue of Bollywood films that traditionally rely on theatrical releases. Additionally, OTT platforms now pay less for film rights due to the uncertain success of films in cinemas.
Looking ahead, the future of OTT in India appears promising. The market is expected to grow by 20% annually, reaching a value of ₹1200 billion by the end of the decade. The increasing availability of affordable smartphones and internet access will drive this growth, making OTT platforms a primary source of entertainment for many viewers.
Tata Group Dials Taiwan for Its Chipmaking Ambition in Gujarat’s DholeraAvirahi City Dholera
The Tata Group, a titan of Indian industry, is making waves with its advanced talks with Taiwanese chipmakers Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and UMC Group. The goal? Establishing a cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication unit (fab) in Dholera, Gujarat. This isn’t just any project; it’s a potential game changer for India’s chipmaking aspirations and a boon for investors seeking promising residential projects in dholera sir.
Visit : https://www.avirahi.com/blog/tata-group-dials-taiwan-for-its-chipmaking-ambition-in-gujarats-dholera/
Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool to share data and information. To get the most impact from stories there are a number of key ingredients. These are based on science and human nature. Using these elements in a story you can deliver information impactfully, ensure action and drive change.
Discover timeless style with the 2022 Vintage Roman Numerals Men's Ring. Crafted from premium stainless steel, this 6mm wide ring embodies elegance and durability. Perfect as a gift, it seamlessly blends classic Roman numeral detailing with modern sophistication, making it an ideal accessory for any occasion.
https://rb.gy/usj1a2
Recruiting in the Digital Age: A Social Media MasterclassLuanWise
In this masterclass, presented at the Global HR Summit on 5th June 2024, Luan Wise explored the essential features of social media platforms that support talent acquisition, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
Event Report - SAP Sapphire 2024 Orlando - lots of innovation and old challengesHolger Mueller
Holger Mueller of Constellation Research shares his key takeaways from SAP's Sapphire confernece, held in Orlando, June 3rd till 5th 2024, in the Orange Convention Center.
The 10 Most Influential Leaders Guiding Corporate Evolution, 2024.pdfthesiliconleaders
In the recent edition, The 10 Most Influential Leaders Guiding Corporate Evolution, 2024, The Silicon Leaders magazine gladly features Dejan Štancer, President of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL), along with other leaders.
Unveiling the Dynamic Personalities, Key Dates, and Horoscope Insights: Gemin...my Pandit
Explore the fascinating world of the Gemini Zodiac Sign. Discover the unique personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights of Gemini individuals. Learn how their sociable, communicative nature and boundless curiosity make them the dynamic explorers of the zodiac. Dive into the duality of the Gemini sign and understand their intellectual and adventurous spirit.
3. 3
Do you have any workplace issues we
can try and solve for you in this
session?
4. What is Mental Health?
4
World Health Organization defines mental
health as "a state of well-being in which the
individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses
of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution
to his or her community‖
5. What is Mental Health?
5
People learning and be able to cope with:
Stress
Changes in life and the workplace
Demands in the workplace
Home life
Work life
6. Freud
6
Love and work
are the
cornerstones
of our
humanness
http://www.freud.org.uk/
7. and you wonder why we work?
7
―No other technique for the conduct of life
attaches the individual so firmly to reality as
the emphasis on work; for his
work at least gives him a secure place
in a portion of reality,
in the human community‖
9. 9
“Therein we have one of the
fundamental paradoxes we
face today: Work is good for
your mental health and work
can make you crazy”
Out of the Shadows at Last: Transforming Mental Health, Mental Illness and
Addiction Services in Canada (2006), Standing Senate Committee on Social
Affairs, Science and Technology, Honourable Michael J. L. Kirby, Chair
10. 10
Why does this matter to
Canadian employers?
Making the case
11. 11
Presenteeism
Absenteeism
Extended Health Claims
Disability Claims
Lost Productivity
12. Stress in the Workplace - 3 in 10 at risk
12
Sector Serious Significa Total % Reporting Risk
Concerns nt
Concerns
Manufacturing 5% 33% 38%
Public 3% 29% 32%
Administration
Health Care 4% 28% 32%
and Social
Assistance
Retail Trade 4% 24% 28%
Finance and 2% 22% 24%
Insurance
13. Mental Health – Overlapped by
13
Addictions
25% of adults in a year have anxiety, phobias, panic attacks,
depression, bipolar/manic depression, OCD, ADHD,
schizophrenia, or suicide, with half having multiple MH
conditions at same time
45% of mental health cases have medical conditions – pain,
heart disease, COPD, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, cancer,
sleep problems
1 in 3 mental health cases also have substance or other
addiction problems at the same time
14. Abusers in Past Year as Percentage
14
of Adults (Canada)
20 19 15 14 2
Alcohol Tobacco Medications Marijuana Illicit Drugs
Source: Attridge & Wallace (2009), MacMillan et al. (2009)
15. Behavioural Addictions
15
Increasing
Addiction Rate in Adult Historical Trend
Population
Gambling 5% problem; 2% Increasing
pathological
Sex 3% to 6% Increasing
Food / Eating 5% women, <1% men Increasing
Internet Use 1% unknown Increasing
Workaholism 1% unknown Increasing
16. Addictions are in the Workplace
16
Most people with addictions have jobs and are
actively in the workforce
Alcohol and drug use tends to be higher among
smaller size employers and in certain
industries:
◦ construction and oil/gas mining
◦ transportation
◦ installation, maintenance and repair
◦ arts, entertainment and recreation
◦ accommodations and food services
◦ retail service occupations
17. Workplace Demographics
17
It Starts Young. Younger age workers are most at risk for
developing mental health and substance abuse problems, as these
often start in the teens and early adulthood. This age group is most
relevant for prevention activities, early screening and brief
interventions.
It Gets Complicated. Older age workers may experience declining
health status due to the cumulative effects from undertreated mental
health and addiction problems. This age group is most relevant to
integrated care approaches.
18. Alcohol and Drug Addictions Costs
18
to Society: Canada
$ Billions Combined costs of:
39.8 health care
law enforcement
work productivity
disability
premature death
8.9
Average $1,267
per every citizen
1992 2002
Source: Single et al (1996); Rehm et al (2006)
19. Other Workplace
19
Consequences
Majority of all addiction Costs of
related costs (61%) are in Addictions
area of diminished on-the
job work productivity and
unscheduled work absence.
Addictions also are also
associated with higher
health care costs, worker
injuries, disability
claims, workgroup morale
problems, job turnover, and Work Productivity
company risks for safe work All Other Areas
environments, equipment
loss and lawsuits.
Source: Attridge (2008), Attridge (2009)
20. Case Study - Jack
20
Safety-sensitive, oilfield
construction
Knee surgery due to work accident
several years before
Military Veteran, previous
treatment for PTSD
Missing work — leaving
early, coming in late, called in
sick, spoke to Manager
Expressed Suicide wish, disclosed
drug use, asked for help
21. Response to Jack
21
Immediate appointment to
assess safety and stabilize
Immediate EAP or substance abuse specialist
Employer input to counsellor
• Observations of behaviour
• Performance
• Previous assessments/testing
• Any other pertinent work history
22. Two-Year Relapse Prevention Program
22
In cooperation with EAP Program
Set schedule of counselling appointments
over 24 months
Review and monitoring of compliance with
substance abuse recommendations, e.g.
inpatient treatment, abstinence, & 12-step
programming
Regular reporting of attendance
Option to coordinate on-going substance
testing
23. Why is the problem to difficult and
23
complicated?
ANY IDEA WHAT
CAUSES ADDICTIONS?
24. What ―Causes‖ Addictions
24
Moral Model – only a “bad person” gets
addicted and can’t quit
Disease Model – what are the genetic and
neurobiological factors involved?
Behavioural Model – what is rewarding to
the person about their addiction?
Early Environment Stress – what kinds of
toxic stress (abuse, trauma, low SES) was
experienced as a youth or in past?
25. How does someone get addicted
25
Traditional Continuum Model of Progression
Toward Substance Abuse (Alcohol/Drug):
Source: Attridge & Wallace (2010)
26. Epigenetic Neuroscience Research
26
―This is an extraordinary moment in the
science of mental disorders. The
intellectual basis of psychiatry is
shifting, from reliance on psychological
principles and theory to research
findings and understanding the brain
through neuroscience.‖
Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institutes
of Health (NIH – US) (Journal of Clinical
Investigations, 2009)
27. New Research - Epigenetics
27
Links Addictions to a Combination of Genetic
and Biological Factors that Interact with Early
Child Development Experiences
The Greek prefix epi- in epigenetics implies
features that are "on top of" or "in addition to"
genetics; thus epigenetic traits exist on top of or
in addition to the traditional molecular basis for
inheritance.
28. 28
development in utero and in
childhood, environmental
chemicals, drugs and
pharmaceuticals, aging, and diet
Results in cancer, autoimmune
disease, mental disorders, or diabetes
among other illnesses. National Institute of
Health
Source Wikipedia: National Institute of Health
32. Range of Treatments
32
self-help (often multiple failed attempts) = weak evidence
group-based peer-support programs (AA) = modest evidence
talk therapy - cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) = best
evidence
brief residential detox with counseling = good evidence for
severe cases
Rx medications and general medical care = mixed evidence
harm avoidance programs = emerging good evidence
TRENDS = Gender differences & Holistic treatment model
best
33. Addiction is a
33
Life-long Condition
The Addiction Cycle Often Repeats Over Time, Even with
Treatment and Can Worsen
Source: Cleck & Blendy (2008)
34. Rx Treatments for Addictions - Limited &
Often Ineffective
34
Effective treatments for drug abuse involve both behavioral therapy
and medication.
However - the list of medications approved for treatment of
addiction is quite limited.
Many of the medication treatments available are only given when
the addict is actively using the addictive substance.
Thus, very few treatments are prescribed during the critical
withdrawal period when needed to prevent relapse.
No medications for addictions are available for prevention.
Source: Cleck & Blendy
2008
35. Solution
35
Screening
Brief intervention
Referral for treatment
Study by Institute for Health Economics and
Alberta Health last year
Organizational Interventions for the prevention
of Workplace Stress Jan 2009
http://www.ihe.ca/documents/Interventions_for_pr
evention_of_workplace_stress.pdf
36. Solution: Changing the Workplace to
Prevent Problems and Support Workers
36
Research has consistently revealed that
interventions delivered at the organizational
level are needed and also tend to be often
more effective than traditional interventions
delivered at the individual level because
they address the prevention of problems.
Employee ―Engagement‖ in Work
Family Leave Benefits & Flex Scheduling
Positive Corporate Culture
Psychological Safety Legal Context
Source: Attridge et al. (2009), Barling (2007), Bergerman et al. (2009), Harvey et al. (2006),
Richardson & Rothstein (2008)
37. Workplace Solutions - Morale
37
Make the work place a positive place!
Celebrate birthdays
Celebrate holidays
Team building exercises: staff day at the
movies, staff day in the park, etc
Sit fighting co-workers down and help solve the
issues between them
Teambuilding workshops
Have a zero tolerance policy
38. Workplace Solutions – HR Forms
38
Performance Appraisal
Make it employee focused
Career path
Training
Tools they need
Job description updated
39. Workplace Solutions – HR Policies
39
NO BULLYING!
Bullying any co-worker on or off the workplace
is still an offense
Creates low self-esteem and toxic work
environment
40. Workplace Solutions – HR Policies
40
Absenteeism Management
Establish average absentee rate
Place those x% above, in an Absenteeism
Management Program
41. Workplace Solutions: Manager Training
Agenda
41
What do substances look like?
What do they do?
Policies are only as
good as their Enabling, Privacy, Rights
communication ER and EE Obligations
Managers need
Treatment, Support, Accommod
support on how to
ation
act and react
Performance Management
Prevention, Recognition, Respo
nse Skills
43. What is an
43
―Employer of Choice‖?
Any employer of any size in the public, private
or not-for-profit sector that attracts, optimizes
and retains top talent… because the
employees choose to be there
44. Which results in
44
Employees choosing to work or
continue to work for your
organization… even when presented
with other and more enticing
employment opportunities
46. Corporate programs - EAP
46
A program that offers:
short-term, professional counselling and referral
services
support in dealing with a wide range of stressful
situations (personal/work related)
assistance and advise
Services are free and confidential
47. What is an EAP?
47
Mental health assistance for EEs and their
families
So EEs may concentrate on work
Short service model
Coordinates response to critical incidents in
the workplace
Deals tangentially with addictions
48. Typical EAP Usage
48
8-12% (2007) (avg range from 2 of 3
major Canadian EAP providers)
11% in 1997 (Can Federal Public Service)
25% in a mine, where the counsellor was
a former miner who just hung out for
coffee with the miners
49. Typical Reasons for Calls to EAP
49
Work
place Family
18% 8%
25%
Alcohol
Substance Abuse
25%
Depression
22% Stress
50. Reasonable Cost
50
EAP costs fraction of average medical or
dental plan
$200 per ee per mo for Dental insurance
$5 per ee per mo for EAP
What Price?
51. Stitch in time
If mentally, employees
believe ―I am disabled‖ is
their natural state = difficult to
cure
―I am temporarily having
some difficulties that I with
help of the EAP I will be able
to overcome!‖ = easy to cure
Prevention key
51
52. Drug & Alcohol Testing
Discrimination rules Safety sensitive
No pre-employment position is one
testing where impairment
No random drug due to drug or
testing alcohol use could
result in injury to self
No alcohol testing
or others
for non-safety
sensitive positions
52
53. When can you test?
Random alcohol testing for
safety sensitive positions ok
Drug or alcohol testing for
―reasonable cause‖ or ―post-
accident‖ is ok
53
54. How nice should you be?
Consider:
is it better to fight discrimination suit than
injury or death claim caused by a drunk
or impaired employee?
54
55. Face to face Therapy
55
Mental health and addiction problems are
common to the workforce, overlap with many
medical conditions and have negative
consequences for the person and the company
Research conclusively shows that traditional
face-to-face (FTF) psychotherapy is generally
effective for mental health issues
Source: Lipsey & Wilson (1993), NICE (2008), Seeling & Katon (2008)
56. Access not always possible
56
But, access to and use of FTF treatment is
problematic. Less than 1 in 3 people affected
get quality care
FTF care also is not uniformly effective for all
patients even when received
57. 57
•Telephonic therapy for mental health has been tested
in more than 30 research studies.
The general conclusion is that telephonic therapy is
effective or at least promising in most of the empirical
tests conducted. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
has been the most commonly used form of
intervention.
Telephonic therapy services are effective for many
conditions: Anxiety, depression, panic
disorders, substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, and
others.
58. Summary of Research
58
Internet Counselling
• Internet-based forms of psychotherapy (e-mail and
web tools) also shows initial support in over 20 research
studies; many with RCT study designs.
Online therapy services and tools appear to work best for
certain kinds of patients, when used to support other ongoing
therapy, and for use as self-care and relapse prevention.
Positive clinical outcomes have also been obtained with
therapist use of the Internet to interact via e-mail for patients
with depression, anxiety, social phobias, PTSD, eating
disorders, and panic disorder.
Source: Griffiths & Christensen (2006), Reger & Gahm (2009)
59. Summary of Research
59
Internet Counselling
Conducted in UK by Kessler et al. (Lancet, 2009)
It used an online, real-time CBT intervention for 113 patients, compared to 97
cases with care as usual by a general medical practitioner.
In-person assessment of diagnosis and symptom severity, followed by a
series of ten hour-long sessions of online text-based (e-mail) interaction
with a mental health therapist.
After treatment, more patients recovered from depression in the online
treatment group (38%) than in the control group (23%). This effect also was
found at 8-month follow-up (42% and 26%).
Source: Kessler et al. (2009)
60. EASNA’s 2009 Purchaser’s Guide to
EAPs
Selecting and Strengthening
Employee Assistance
Programs:
A Purchaser’s Guide
60
63. Resources
America’s Health Insurance Plans - www.ahiphiwire.org/wellbeing
63
Centers for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/hinsure.htm
Canadian Institute for Health Information - www.cihi.ca
EASNA www.easna.org/purchasers.php
Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index™ - www.well-beingindex.com
Health Canada – Healthy Living - www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/index-eng.php
Health Promotion Advocates http://healthpromotionadvocates.org/sources_detail_documents.htm
IHPM - Institute for Health and Productivity Management - www.ihpm.org
Mental Health Commission of Canada - www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
National Wellness Institute - www.nationalwellness.org
WorldatWork: global human resources association focused on compensation, benefits, work-life and
integrated total rewards - www.worldatwork.org
64. Our offer to you
64
Please call if you have any HR, or workplace
issue that you are overwhelmed with
We can help you
We also are pleased to do Free Workshops for
your organization (some limits apply) Let us
know what your needs are and we will make it
happen!
65. CG Hylton - Services
HR Consulting Benefits, Pensions,
Job Descriptions EAP
Strategic Planning
Salary Grids
Drug and Alcohol
Wellness at Work
programs
Staff Morale
Dept re-orgs
Training and
Leadership
Workshops
compensation
Tel 403 264 5288
chris@hylton.ca
65
66. Thank you for the opportunity to
66
meet today!
Tel 403 264 5288
or 800 449 5866 (800 4hylton)
chris@hylton.ca
Editor's Notes
What does this mean for the workplace?
Freud said some funny things but he did make some astute observations: “No other technique for the conduct of life attaches the individual so firmly to reality as the emphasis on work; for his work at least gives him a secure place in a portion of reality, in the human community”Marie Jahoda, positive mental health movement, pointed out that work Provides structure, Provides social meaning, Provides opportunity for social interaction , Provides an identity…. Not to mention- provides an incomeHowever, multiple studies have demonstrated increasing rates of workplace distress, demoralization and disabilitye.g. 2002: Health Canada study suggest that there is a work/life imbalance- that the lack of balance is getting worse, especially for middle managers and public sector.
Does this mean work or the workplace causes mental illness?Not really, as we do not know the exact cause of any disorders, likely a combination of biogenetic and psychosocial factors which will vary from person to person.But, a psychologically unhealthy work environment can contribute to the onset and severity of a disorderWhile at the same time, a psychologically healthy environment can prevent the likelihood and minimize the severity of a disorder
The cycle of addiction. Following the initial exposure to an addictive sub- stance, acquisition of drug taking occurs, in which infrequent drug taking escalates into chronic drug use. Periods of chronic drug use are followed by intervals of withdrawal. These periods of abstinence from the addictive drug can last days, weeks, months, or years. However, most addicts do not remain drug free and relapse back into drug use, creating a vicious cycle. Stress can exacerbate drug taking throughout this process facilitating initial drug exposure, increasing acquisition of drug taking, and causing a relapse to drug-taking behavior during withdrawal. Source: Attridge PNWER presentation
Institute for Health Economics and Alberta Health, Jan 2009