Slides from our Mental Health Basics for Managers presentation!

1. Mental Health Basics
for Managers
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2. Megan Rafuse, RSW MSW
Megan helps leaders believe
they are enough.
Jordan Axani, MA
Jordan helps leaders be
authentic at work.

4. Why do we feel so afraid
to be ourselves at work?

5. A quick way to
break the ice1

6. Your message,
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Anonymous

7. Open a new text to
226-212-1551

9. What’s keeping you up at
night right now?
Text anonymously to 226-212-1551

10. What’s one thing you wish your
team knew about you?
Text anonymously to 226-212-1551

11. What really
matters at work2

12. Nearly half of working Canadians
agree that their “work and place of
work is the most stressful part of
their day and life.”
(Ipsos Reid, 2013)

13. Only 1 in 3 employees would be likely
to discuss their mental illness with
their boss.
(Ipsos Reid, 2012)

14. 65% of managers report that they
could do their job more effectively
if they found ways to more easily
manage distressed employees.
(Ipsos Reid, 2012)

15. PROJECT ARISTOTLE

16. 1. Executive evaluation
2. Team leader evaluation
3. Team member
evaluation
4. Sales performance
“What makes
a team most
effective?”

17. Psychological
safety was far
more important
than any other
measure.

18. 1. Are mistakes held against you?
2. Are you able to bring up problems?
3. Are differences seen as a weakness?
4. Are you confident in taking risks?
5. Can you ask your teammates for help?
6. Are your efforts undermined?
7. Are your skills and talents utilized?
Ask…

19. Do your employees feel safe
to be honest with you about
their struggles?

20. What to
watch for3

21. Stress and
Anxiety
•Rumination
•Mind Reading
•FortuneTelling

22. Depression
•“Shoulds” or “musts”
•Overgeneralizing

23. Perfectionism
•All-or-nothing thinking
•Taking things personally

24. Major Life
Changes
• Death of a loved one
• Marriage or divorce
• Job transition or loss
• Moving
• Illness or injury
• Financial stress

25. Thoughts impact
mood and behaviour
Mood changes
behaviour
Behaviour
reinforces
thoughts

26. • Procrastination
• Binge eating/eating less
• Sleeping more/less
• Isolation, declining invites
• Substance use or abuse
• Nail biting or Pacing
• Missing work commitments
• Changes in routine
Behaviours
to look for

27. Your role as
a manager3

28. Be proactive
Initiate a dialogue
Connect to support
Take care of yourself
Address workplace challenges
Your Role as a Manager
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29. Describe the situation (”I've noticed that...”)
Stay factual and reduce YOU statements.
Express your feelings (”I’m feeling...”)
Name the emotion and don’t explain the rationale behind your feelings.
Assert your needs (”I need...”)
Be concrete and direct in your language. Remember you can't force anyone else
to feel a certain way, so try to keep it focused on your needs vs their response.
Reinforce the outcome (”And by doing this...”)
What will they gain by meeting your needs.
D
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R
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30. D. Don’t make assumptions
E. Encourage ongoing dialogue
A. Advice and support
R. Reinforce plan and reassure

31. anytime.
therapy is
a good thing

32. ...a way to
feel lighter.
...a key to
productivity.
...a workout
for your mind.
...a habit tostay creative.
...a gift
to yourself....a part of healthy
relationships.
...a way to
feel heard.
...a tool to
solve problems.

33. • Ongoing dialogue
• Connection to mentor
• Buddy system
• Seeing doctor or therapist
• Regular workplace wellness
• Apps
• Workplace accommodations
• Employee recognition
• Supporting yourself
What
support can
look like

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35. Megan Rafuse, RSW MSW
Megan helps leaders believe they are enough.
megan@shiftcollab.com
Jordan Axani, MA
Jordan helps leaders be authentic at work.
jordan@shiftcollab.com
The Shift Collab Inc.
14 Prince Arthur Avenue, Suite 312
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1A9
shiftcollab.com
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