The document discusses mental health in the workplace. It notes that 18-25% of Canadian workers experience depression and that mental illness affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The objectives are to build awareness of mental illness in the workplace, including signs and symptoms, how to get help, and available resources. It provides scenarios to illustrate how individuals, coworkers, and managers can approach situations where a worker is struggling with a mental health issue. It offers suggestions for supporting employees who have mental illness.
With the ongoing opioid epidemic, availability or marijuana and other drugs addiction has become a problem with no class lines. The story of pain medication following surgery leading to opioid addiction and heroin is everywhere.
As Executive Protection you may not of thought of this as part of your job description , and you are in a unique position of Influence and Trust to identify and help intervene when the persons with problems are clients and their loved ones.
Identify external motivators and collateral processes for the resistant client
Learn alignment strategies using Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy
Practice the art of Crucial Conversations
Practice Parallel Processes
Identify Emotional Attunement
Practice Reflective Listening and Speaking
Identify Ways to Integrate these strategies into your practice
Care Advocacy for the client in treatment
With the ongoing opioid epidemic, availability or marijuana and other drugs addiction has become a problem with no class lines. The story of pain medication following surgery leading to opioid addiction and heroin is everywhere.
As Executive Protection you may not of thought of this as part of your job description , and you are in a unique position of Influence and Trust to identify and help intervene when the persons with problems are clients and their loved ones.
Identify external motivators and collateral processes for the resistant client
Learn alignment strategies using Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy
Practice the art of Crucial Conversations
Practice Parallel Processes
Identify Emotional Attunement
Practice Reflective Listening and Speaking
Identify Ways to Integrate these strategies into your practice
Care Advocacy for the client in treatment
As a seasoned interventionist, I’ve seen clients from both sides of the mental illness/substance abuse spectrum as well as clients with an avalanche of additional problems that I describe as the TRIPLE THREAT, those who suffer from a tertiary issue either as a result of a prior condition (i.e. disorder or illness) or that one that is exacerbated by additional factors (i.e. physical, legal, traumatic, etc.). These folks and their families present a diagnostic quandary with their kaleidoscope of competing and equally important issues.
Presentation Objectives:
Review The State of Chronic Pain Today
Discuss the importance of emotions (Anxiety &Depression) with Chronic pain
Discuss the relationship of the Brain to Pain.
Describe, demonstrate the role nutrition, mindfulness, exercise and adventure based therapies has in treatment of chronic pain.
A 2015 presentation by Victoria Costello, science journalist, author and mental health advocate, demonstrating how lay advocates can access and incorporate scientific evidence into their family and community advocacy for mental health for all. References Victoria Costello's memoir, A Lethal Inheritance, A Mother Uncovers the Science Behind Three Generations of Mental Illness, published by Prometheus in 2012. Presented on May 29, 2015 at the annual meeting of Parent Professional Advocacy League in MA. Website: http://www.mentalhealthmomblog.com
How do you discover joy and gratitude and move forward in life with purpose and hope? We explore these and other issues related to addiction, mental health, chronic pain, and trauma.
In our country plenty of legal orders interact with mental disorders in order to protect the interests of
mentally ill, society and the state.These legislations are enacted to protect the society from dangerous manifestations of mental illness. There are guidelines regarding restrain, admission and discharge, procedures of civil and criminal action with regard to mentally ill. But do these laws discuss about proper care and treatment? Are there provisions for post discharge care and rehabilitation?
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
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
If we truly value an improved quality of life for all Americans, we can no longer afford to overlook prevention and early intervention in behavioral health. National Council Magazine profiles member programs in prevention–early intervention for mental and substance use disorders, examining a broad range of initiatives — public education, screening in primary care, school-based initiatives, suicide prevention, employee assistance programs, and more. The magazine also features the views of policy and clinical experts on why prevention-early intervention is critical as we attempt to piece the healthcare puzzle together.
At the end of the presentation, you will be able to:
Identify, Describe and Discuss, How Clients and Families Come to your Practice
Identify Describe and Discuss Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma, Chronic Pain and Process Disorders
Identify how Trauma, Shame, Guilt, Humiliation, Embarrassment, Grief and Loss Effect Ones Story about themselves
Identify how Growing Up in An Alcoholic Family can effect one
Review evidence based strategies
Identify and Differentiate trauma as both objective and subjective and how it effects people over the life span
Recognize how trauma can be precipitating factor which leads to a substance use disorder and vice versa the activities one engages in the midst of a substance use disorder can be traumatic
Identify and Describe Addiction per ASAM new definition
Describe and Discuss Qualitative Methods of Inquiry and Family Mapping as a Way into Story
Men and women feel differently about the trials and tribulations in their life. These feelings manifest themselves into pyschosocial disorders such as drinking and suicides for men while women tend to cope better through social interaction. So how can men find ways to avoid the stigma and seek the help and support they need to work and live productive lives?
This Webinar was presented on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, as part of the free monthly series from Friends for Youth's Mentoring Institute with Special Presenter John Stirling, M.D.
Clinicians caring for victims of early abuse or neglect are often puzzled at their inability to respond to a more consistent and caring environment, including mentoring. This presentation synthesizes concepts from developmental neurobiology, attachment theory, and family ecology to help participants understand the obstacles faced in leaving abuse behind, and to suggest paths to more effective therapy. Mentoring is an important component in treatment and there will be a special focus on understanding the Big Picture regarding early trauma, including the physiologic response to stresses, learned helplessness, and intrauterine drug exposure, to show how these children and youth react differently and need special handling.
As a seasoned interventionist, I’ve seen clients from both sides of the mental illness/substance abuse spectrum as well as clients with an avalanche of additional problems that I describe as the TRIPLE THREAT, those who suffer from a tertiary issue either as a result of a prior condition (i.e. disorder or illness) or that one that is exacerbated by additional factors (i.e. physical, legal, traumatic, etc.). These folks and their families present a diagnostic quandary with their kaleidoscope of competing and equally important issues.
Presentation Objectives:
Review The State of Chronic Pain Today
Discuss the importance of emotions (Anxiety &Depression) with Chronic pain
Discuss the relationship of the Brain to Pain.
Describe, demonstrate the role nutrition, mindfulness, exercise and adventure based therapies has in treatment of chronic pain.
A 2015 presentation by Victoria Costello, science journalist, author and mental health advocate, demonstrating how lay advocates can access and incorporate scientific evidence into their family and community advocacy for mental health for all. References Victoria Costello's memoir, A Lethal Inheritance, A Mother Uncovers the Science Behind Three Generations of Mental Illness, published by Prometheus in 2012. Presented on May 29, 2015 at the annual meeting of Parent Professional Advocacy League in MA. Website: http://www.mentalhealthmomblog.com
How do you discover joy and gratitude and move forward in life with purpose and hope? We explore these and other issues related to addiction, mental health, chronic pain, and trauma.
In our country plenty of legal orders interact with mental disorders in order to protect the interests of
mentally ill, society and the state.These legislations are enacted to protect the society from dangerous manifestations of mental illness. There are guidelines regarding restrain, admission and discharge, procedures of civil and criminal action with regard to mentally ill. But do these laws discuss about proper care and treatment? Are there provisions for post discharge care and rehabilitation?
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
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
If we truly value an improved quality of life for all Americans, we can no longer afford to overlook prevention and early intervention in behavioral health. National Council Magazine profiles member programs in prevention–early intervention for mental and substance use disorders, examining a broad range of initiatives — public education, screening in primary care, school-based initiatives, suicide prevention, employee assistance programs, and more. The magazine also features the views of policy and clinical experts on why prevention-early intervention is critical as we attempt to piece the healthcare puzzle together.
At the end of the presentation, you will be able to:
Identify, Describe and Discuss, How Clients and Families Come to your Practice
Identify Describe and Discuss Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma, Chronic Pain and Process Disorders
Identify how Trauma, Shame, Guilt, Humiliation, Embarrassment, Grief and Loss Effect Ones Story about themselves
Identify how Growing Up in An Alcoholic Family can effect one
Review evidence based strategies
Identify and Differentiate trauma as both objective and subjective and how it effects people over the life span
Recognize how trauma can be precipitating factor which leads to a substance use disorder and vice versa the activities one engages in the midst of a substance use disorder can be traumatic
Identify and Describe Addiction per ASAM new definition
Describe and Discuss Qualitative Methods of Inquiry and Family Mapping as a Way into Story
Men and women feel differently about the trials and tribulations in their life. These feelings manifest themselves into pyschosocial disorders such as drinking and suicides for men while women tend to cope better through social interaction. So how can men find ways to avoid the stigma and seek the help and support they need to work and live productive lives?
This Webinar was presented on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, as part of the free monthly series from Friends for Youth's Mentoring Institute with Special Presenter John Stirling, M.D.
Clinicians caring for victims of early abuse or neglect are often puzzled at their inability to respond to a more consistent and caring environment, including mentoring. This presentation synthesizes concepts from developmental neurobiology, attachment theory, and family ecology to help participants understand the obstacles faced in leaving abuse behind, and to suggest paths to more effective therapy. Mentoring is an important component in treatment and there will be a special focus on understanding the Big Picture regarding early trauma, including the physiologic response to stresses, learned helplessness, and intrauterine drug exposure, to show how these children and youth react differently and need special handling.
Solutions for America http://www.heritage.org/research/projects/solutions-for-america identifies the nature and scope of our most pressing problems in 23 discrete policy areas, and recommends 128 specific policy prescriptions for Congress to consider.
Presentation by Kim Edgar and Mark Drechsler at the 2012 School Moodlemoot in Brisbane covering the existing rubric grading forms in Moodle 2.2 and the current NetSpot development work to redevelop the Assignment module for Moodle 2.3.
Introduction and definition of healthcare
Concepts and values in healthcare
Efficiency-driven approaches
Problems and proposed solutions
Healthcare and population health
Investing in Health
Equity-driven approaches
Primary health care
Conclusion
Research shows that Emotional Intelligence is a proven indicator of performance. In fact, it has been found to be directly responsible for 27-45% of job success. Those who are emotionally intelligent are better able to achieve their goals, build relationships, and influence others. On an organizational level, this translates into better decisions, better teams, and better leaders. The good news? Emotional Intelligence can be developed and improved with the right tools.
The EQ Edge is a free webinar that will introduce you to the world of Emotional Intelligence. Presented by one of the top experts in the field, Dr. Steven Stein will explore how building an emotionally intelligent workforce can lead to employee satisfaction, superior performance, increased profits—and a healthier organization overall.
https://www.hrdqu.com/webinars/eq-edge/
How to Incorporate "Psyber Resilience" into Your Security Strategy Case IQ
Every industry experiences some level of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges, but there’s one that is outranking all others by a wide margin: cybersecurity.
In a 2019 Symantec study of nearly 3,000 security professionals almost two thirds of cybersecurity professionals reported that they have considered quitting their jobs or leaving the industry because of stress and burnout. This has dangerous implications for every company that relies on these first responders to keep their data and businesses safe.
Join Neal O’Farrell, cybersecurity expert, as he discusses these mental health challenges and maps out a strategy for building “psyber resilience” in your cybersecurity team.
Webinar attendees will learn about:
The impact of stress and burnout on security professionals, and how to manage it
Tools to help cybersecurity professionals cope with these challenges
Organizational improvements and solutions to reduce stress and burnout for these digital first responders
Creating programs to maximize the psyber resilience in the security workforce
Overcoming Depression in the Workplace - PacificSource SpeakerSeriesStuart Burke
When was the last time you asked your employees how they were doing? Not what they were doing, but how. This is one simple way to get a sense of your employees’ mental health, and keep an eye out for signs of depression in the workplace.
View Behavioral Health Manager Emma Littlejohn's presentation on uncovering the various ways depression in the workplace impacts your organization—and what you can do about it.
Definition of mental health
Describe the problem statement
List the characteristics of a mentally healthy person
List the warning Signals of Poor Mental Health
Classify mental illness
Enumerate the causes of mental ill-health
Discuss the consequences of poor mental health
Explain about the Mental Health Services
Epidemiology of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Describe the Symptoms of drug addiction
Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for drug dependence
When is World Mental Health Day
The stigma of mental health and mental illness can be deadly in market segments dominated by men. Historically, construction, maritime and manufacture are not perceived as work environmental where men can talk about their problems. As a consequence, men suffer in silence which affects their physical health and wellbeing. This is a global problem that impacts human performance, productivity and prosperity. The realization that male workers in traditional industries are just as fragile as other male workers in more stressful occupations such as finance and sales. This presentation only begins to focus on the issue but the impact can be catastrophic for the individual, the person's career, company, society, policy, and the economy.
Understand Clients Mental Health Diagnosis & Appropriately Interact with themuyvillage
Definition of mental illness. The causes of mental illness. Tips on how to empower youth with mental health disorders. Ways to teach skills to youth who have the following diagnosis: Reactive Attachment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Spectrum Disorders,
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
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3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
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2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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ESA Presentation - Shifting Perceptions (April 4th)
1. Shifting Perceptions – Mental Health in the Workplace
Electrical Safety Authority, April 4th 2013
Ann Marie Mac Donald , Executive Director
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2. Context Setting
Workplaces commissioned by Great West Life found:
18-25% of the working Canadian population experience depression
That puts a premium on brain based skill sets
70% of adults diagnosed with depression have lived with their symptoms since
childhood
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of every age and every walk of life:
There isn’t anyone in Canada who hasn’t been affected in some way; if not yourself
there will be someone you know – a spouse, a child, a sibling, an aunt, uncle or a
cousin, or a grandparent; a friend; someone in your community
When individuals do not receive treatment and support it affects the individual, their
family members, the workplace, and the broader community
It doesn’t have to be that way, because…….
3. Objectives
Build awareness about mental illness in the workplace:
Signs & symptoms
Underlying physiology
Risk factors & triggers
How to reach out for help
How to reach out to those struggling
Resources available
4. Fact #1
One in five Canadians currently live with a mental illness.
Source: Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health, Mental Health Commission of Canada.
5. Fact #2
People who will experience a mental
health problem or illness by age 40.
Source: Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health, Mental Health Commission of Canada.
6. Fact #3
Canadians are
living with:
Source: Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health, Mental Health Commission of Canada.
7. Fact #4
Source: Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health, Mental Health Commission of Canada.
8. Common Mental Illnesses Briefly Defined
Depression:
Low mood, sadness, low self-esteem, loss of interest in normal activities
Bipolar Disorder:
Extreme swings in mood, thinking & behaviour – depression/mania (elevated mood,
extreme behaviours, unpredictable emotional changes)
General Anxiety:
Frequent, excessive, uncontrollable worry about a number of things
Panic Disorder:
Anxiety characterized by recurring, severe panic attacks
Postpartum Depression:
Tearfulness, anxiety, irritability, emotional instability after child birth
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
Intrusive thoughts, all consuming worries, repetitive, ritualistic behaviours aimed at
reducing anxiety
9. Which mental illness have these
famous people struggled with?
David Beckham Depression
Barbra Streisand Bipolar Disorder
Core
Training
J.K. Rowling General Anxiety
Winston Churchill
Panic Disorder
Donny Osmond
Postpartum Depression
Brooke Shields
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
10. Depression Harrison Ford
JK Rowling Abraham Lincoln
Romeo D’allaire
Ted Turner
Bipolar Disorder Robin Williams
Winston Churchill Patti Duke
Napoleon
Hans Christian Anderson
General Anxiety Carly Simon
Donny Osmond Robbie Burns
Burt Reynolds
11. Panic Disorder David Bowie
Barbara Streisand John Candy
Steve Martin
Johny Depp
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Howard Hughes
David Beckham Charles Darwin
Howie Mandel
Albert Einstein
Donald Trump
Postpartum Depression
Brooke Shields Courtney Cox
Gwynyth Paltrow
Lisa Marie Presley
Amy Sky
12. Depression and anxiety have many faces
Invisible disabilities - often misunderstood
Core
Training
14. Depression – Risk Factors & Triggers
Traumas
Bereavement, separation/divorce
Accident, illness, rape, abuse
Genetic predispositions - family history
Personal stress
Perfectionism
Difficulty taking care of oneself
Lack of self esteem, difficulty letting go
Occupational stress
Excessive workload
Lack of control/knowledge/recognition
Lack of consistency – values
Conflict – interpersonal/organizational
15. Depression – Workplace Warning Signs
Unusual behaviour
Frequent late arrivals or absences
Unusual performance difficulties
Uncharacteristic distraction, concentration, memory loss
Loss of interest, engagement
Strange, grandiose ideas
Excessive high or low energy
Unusual inability to make decisions
Mood swings, outbursts, weeping
Signs pointing to substance abuse
16. The SAD truth about mental illness
One in five people suffer from mood disorders in their lifetime
less than half seek treatment
less than 1/3 get treatment they need
1 in 10, twice as many women
Depression most frequent diagnosis in health claims
growing faster than cardiovascular diseases
Anxiety 1 in 8, most common mental illness
close companion of workplace stress, precursor to
depression
Bipolar Disorder 1 in 40
6th leading cause of disability worldwide
10 year delay between onset & treatment / 8 years before
correct diagnosis
Related physical conditions the rule, not the exception
17. The Nature of STD & LTD
Mental Health ?
Cancer ?
Musculoskeletal/Back ?
?
Cardiovascular
?
Accident
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
STD LTD
18. Most frequent disability conditions – Watson Wyatt –
“Staying @ Work”
Watson Wyatt – Staying @ Work 2007
19. GOOD news about early intervention
and illness mitigation
Depression is highly treatable
80-90% success
Early intervention increases odds of success
TimeCore
to treatment is key
Training
Getting the right help is critical
•
Screening
Education
Links to support
20. Impact on Everyone
Is it OK to talk about it?
Is it OK to reach out?
How do we reach out?
3 workplace scenarios
How, as an individual struggling, you might
reach out for help
How, as a co-worker, you might reach out
to employee who is struggling
How as a manager you might reach out to:
an individual struggling
co-workers
21. Scenario #1 – Nick
Nick has worked for Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) for the
past 14 years, and for the last five years as a Senior
Inspector.
Nick has demonstrated tact and diplomacy in dealing with
colleagues and customers and leading his team. His
performance has been considered solid.
Core In recent months new amendments to the Ontario Electrical
Training Safety Code (OESC) have been introduced. This has
necessitated more extensive training for Nick. Nick is not
accepting some of the new changes to the OESC and has
not responded well or behaved appropriately during the
training session.
Since training, he has been absent frequently, complaining
of migraine headaches and anxiety over reporting for work.
His team has felt the effects. As well, he has been difficult to
get along with, often communicating with his team members
and colleagues in an agitated or angry manner.
Unfortunately the situation and his performance are steadily
deteriorating.
22. Scenario #1 – Nick
How should the General Manager approach Nick?
What role should the Chief Steward play?
Core How will performance be managed ?
Training
As co-workers how would you approach Nicole?
How would you deal with Nick’s co-workers? Nick’s
team?
23. Scenario #2 – Monica
Monica has been working for 14 years in the customer
service centre. She has been diagnosed with generalized
anxiety disorder and depression.
In January 2012 she had several setbacks in her personal
life including the death of her brother, followed by the death
of her 16 year old dog.
Core A supervisor, new to the policies, procedures and history of
Training the workgroup, has been hired. He perceives that Monica is
not performing up to his expectations.
He has been trying to encourage Monica to take on more
time-sensitive duties which are covered in her job
description.
This has led to several confrontations between them.
During the same period of time, Monica stopped taking her
prescribed medication.
Eventually her supervisor started taking disciplinary
measures to correct Monica’s behaviour.
There was a disciplinary interview with Monica in May after
which Monica left the workplace. She has now been
approved for short-term sick leave.
24. Scenario #2 – Monica
How could the Supervisor have handled the situation?
How could the employee have handled the situation?
How could we prepare Monica for her return to work?
Core How could we prepare Monica’s Supervisor for her
Training return to work?
Her co-workers?
How could we accommodate Monica upon her return
to work?
25. Scenario #3 – Bill
Bill has worked at ESA as a Technical Advisor for the past
20 years. Part of his job is to investigate incidents to
identify the root cause to ensure that preventive
maintenance (PM) is maintained.
There was an incident that happened eight months ago
where a 27 year old electrician died due to an arc flash
blast.
Core
Training Bill has struggled with this situation as the electrician
(victim) was the same age as his son and he is having
difficulty talking about it or even seeking help. He has
been absent for days at a time complaining of migraine
headaches and anxiety over reporting for work.
When on the job, he often has difficulty getting along with
others, often avoiding communicating with his colleagues.
When he does communicate, it is in an agitated or angry
manner. Unfortunately his performance is steadily
deteriorating and he is often withdrawn.
The manager is contemplating what disciplinary
measures need to be taken, but also wants to find a way
to help Bill.
26. Scenario #3 – Bill
How should the General Manager approach Bill?
How will performance be managed?
What role should the Union Rep play?
Core
How would you deal with Bill’s co-workers?
Training
27. Workplace Stress
TOP 10 SOURCES OF WORKPLACE STRESS
1. Inconsistent performance management processes. Employees get raises but no reviews
or get positive evaluation, but are laid off afterward.
2. Being unappreciated.
3. Lack of two-way communication up and down.
4. Too much or too little to do. The feeling of not contributing and having a lack of control.
Referenced from the Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental
Health
28. Workplace Stress
TOP 10 SOURCES OF WORKPLACE STRESS
5. Mistrust. Vicious office politics disrupt positive behaviour.
6. Unclear company direction and policies.
7. Career and job ambiguity. Things happen without the employee knowing why.
Referenced from the Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and
Mental Health
29. Workplace Stress
TOP 10 SOURCES OF WORKPLACE STRESS
8. The treadmill syndrome. Too much to do at once, requiring the 24-hour workday.
9. Random interruptions.
10. Doubt. Employees aren’t sure what is happening, where things are headed.
Referenced from the Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and
Mental Health
30. Suggestions for Individuals Struggling
Indicate that you are experiencing health
challenges
Seek and accept help
Identify what you need to succeed in your job
Identify what you can contribute
Look for ways to manage the perceptions of co-
workers
Communicate regarding conflicts in “going-
forward” language
Help your manager understand how to approach
and support you
Learn about your rights and responsibilities
31. Create a Workplace Plan
Take control and responsibility for own well being
Develop an action plan that answers three
questions:
What do you need to be successful at your job?
How do you want future issues to be addressed,
should they arise?
For a successful contribution, what will you
commit to?
Some other things to do:
Think of the return-to-work process as another
step in your recovery?
Prepare for how you would like to answer
questions from co-workers about why you were
off work.
32. Suggestions for Co-Workers
Don’t jump to conclusions
Communicate - frame comments as observations of
change
Be compassionate; ask if you can help
Reinforce value of relationship
33. Suggestions for Managers
When warning signs appear “at work”:
Meet informally; set stage for comfortable,
confidential conversation
Communicate observations of change in
performance; emphasize strengths and prior
contribution
Ask open ended questions - open door to raise
personal issues
Express concern, empathy, understanding
Encourage employee to get help; point to sources of
help, EAP provider
Offer help – explore opportunities for how to support
well-being & performance
34. Suggestions for Managers
When someone’s “off work”:
Keep in touch – call from time to time
Obtain assistance in planning return to work -
appropriate resource persons – be able to offer
options
When someone’s “returning to work”
Invite employee to meet week before, clarify plan,
discuss how they would like to be welcomed
Take time to welcome and check in routinely to
gauge how things are going
Respect wishes about what information is kept
private and what is shared with others
Discuss and provide any training , information or
resources that may be needed
35. Suggestions for Managers
On-going
Encourage routine screening; distribute self-care
materials
Organize information sessions; encourage employees
to attend well-being activities within organization
Learn more – mental illness, where to find help,
accommodation & return to work programs, how to
reach out
Key links:
www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca
www.mymentalhealthmap.ca
36. Some things a union representative may do:
Help members understand the options available in
the return–to-work process.
Participate in the development of the return-to-
work plan that will allow members to be successful
Learn enough about the members physical or
emotional needs to support and understand what
will enhance the safe and successful return to work
Educate members on the benefits and
responsibility associated with accommodating
workers
Respect wishes about what information in kept
private and what is shared
Encourage an atmosphere of respect and support
among workers
37. Mood Disorders
Awareness, Education & Training
Mental health promotion – education and training in the workplace
A library of over 450 books, publications and audio-video materials
Web-based resources attracting over 10,000 unique visitors monthly
Innovative online tools created by MDAO, with the input of those with mood disorders
and our partners in mental health
Check Up from the Neck Up, which helps identify some symptoms of depression,
anxiety or bipolar disorder so people can get help if they need it; and,
My Mental Health M.A.P., an interactive website that helps people take control of
their recovery using a holistic approach that touches on medication, therapy,
exercise, healthy eating, support networks; workplace and crisis planning
38. Mood Disorders
Recovery Programs
Three core recovery programs, including:
Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) – an eight-week, program guided by
accredited facilitators, that empowers participants develop their own plan for recovery
using the principles of hope, responsibility, education, self-advocacy and support.
WRAP is widely used across North America, and was developed by Mary Ellen
Copeland, a widely respected educator, and mental health advocate.
Laughing Like Crazy – a 16-week program that teaches participants how to develop a
stand-up comedy routine based on their experiences of mental health issues and the
mental health system. The group combines the benefits of peer support with the
physical, social and emotional benefits of laughter, and the challenge of public
speaking and performance. Program graduates perform their routines for the public,
creating a positive dialogue in the community.
Touched By Fire – celebrates and supports the work of artists who have mood
disorders. The program, which is in its seventh year, includes a non-juried, inclusive on-
line gallery that displays remarkable artwork 365 days a year, and a juried annual art
show which raises the profile of selected artists, who receive 100% of the proceeds
from the sale of their work
39. Mood Disorders
Peer Support & Recovery
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario is a peer recovery and peer support
organization.
We are focused on initiatives that encourage routine mental health screening and early
intervention to catch mental health issues as they arise and mitigate their progression
and impact
We have also grown our educational initiatives for those who are experiencing the
impact of mental illness, their families and their communities
We build awareness about mood disorders to help people interact more effectively with
those who are experiencing a mental illness
Dispel fear and confusion that often comes with a diagnosis of a mental illness
Provide clinical support to individuals, families and youth
Provide innovative workplace mental health programs, tools and training to support
people in reclaiming their well-being at work, off work, and when returning to work
40. Closing Thoughts
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of every age and every walk of life
There isn’t anyone in Canada who hasn’t been affected in some way; if not yourself
there will be someone you know – a spouse, a child, a sibling, an aunt, uncle or a
cousin, or a grandparent; a friend; someone in your community
When individuals do not receive treatment and support it affects the individual, their
family members, the workplace, and the broader community
It doesn’t have to be that way, because at the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario,
you really can “talk to someone who’s been there.”
41. Educate and empower to improve mental health
Call us if we can help
1.888.486.8236 (226)
Ann Marie MacDonald, Executive Director
416.486.8046 (226)
annmariem@mooddisorders.ca