6. a state of well-being in which the individual
realises his or her own abilities, copes with
the normal stresses of life, works
productively and fruitfully and makes a
contribution to his or her community
7. UK government report (Foresight)
a positive sense of well-being; individual
resources including self-esteem, optimism
and sense of mastery and coherence; the
ability to initiate, develop and sustain
mutually satisfying personal relationships
and the ability to cope with adversity
(resilience)
8. United States Surgeon General
the successful performance of mental
function, resulting in productive activities,
fulfilling relationships with other people,
and the ability to adapt to change and
cope with adversity
11. …and yet
• 47% lifetime prevalence of common mental
health disorder (2006)
• 1 in 6 have been diagnosed with a mental
disorder (2012)
• 6% experienced psychological distress in
the previous 4 weeks (2012)
• around 10% prescribed antidepressants in
2012/13
• psychological wellbeing is lacklustre
14. mental health at work
positive mental
health
mental health
problems
positive emotions chronic stress
engaged fatigue
positive relationships disengaged
meaning and purpose lacking purpose
accomplishment burnout
mental health awareness mental illnesses
linked with good physical health linked with poor physical health
15. mental health at work
benefits costs
31 % higher productivity 2 x sick leave
37 % more sales 2 x conflict
3 x more creativity 3 x cardiovascular
increased customer satisfaction 3 x back pain
reputation as a good place to
2 x 3 injuries
work
Sources:
Harvard Business Review 2012, Robertson and Cooper 2011, Canadian Mental Health Commission
16. What are we doing with our
psychological resources at work?
Hoping for the best?
Fighting fires?
Exploiting?
Looking for quick and easy fixes?
17. a whole system approach to
mental health
have good processes to support the
struggling, stressed, and mentally
unwell individuals
create a psychologically healthy
environment
champion mental healthiness and
resilience
18. depression was terrible...
..but it was a
gift…my life is so
much better, and
I’m a better
person, because I
had that
experience.
John Kirwan
19. if you push your brain…
..too much in any
direction, or if it
lacks the things it
needs to be
healthy, it’s the
same as for the
rest of your
body….
John Kirwan
20. you need a plan…
– a plan that’s
based on self
knowledge. To
develop a plan you
must become
conscious of the
things that feed
your soul ….
John Kirwan