Mental Health in the Workforce discusses common myths about mental illness and employment, prevalence of mental health disorders, typical onset and treatment, examples of disorders like depression and schizophrenia, and guidance for employers on addressing mental health in the hiring process and with existing employees. It emphasizes that the majority of individuals can work successfully with appropriate treatment and provides resources for employers and employees on mental health, disabilities, and workplace accommodations.
Mental Health First Aid USA provides an overview of Mental Health First Aid, a program that teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental crisis. The goals of Mental Health First Aid are to increase mental health literacy, decrease stigma around mental illness, and help individuals access community resources. The training covers common mental health issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, and psychoses. It teaches a 5-step action plan to assess risk, listen non-judgmentally, reassure and provide information to the individual, encourage appropriate treatment, and support other help strategies. Studies show Mental Health First Aid effectively improves mental health literacy and reduces social distance and stigma towards those with mental illness.
This document provides information about mental health first aid. It discusses the importance of preserving life when someone may be a danger to themselves or others, preventing mental health problems from worsening, and promoting recovery. Common mental disorders include depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. Basic principles of mental health first aid include assessing risk, listening non-judgmentally, providing reassurance and encouraging professional help. The document also discusses specific disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorder as well as how to help someone experiencing these issues.
This document discusses mental health and mental illness, particularly in youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores common mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and ADHD. It examines causes of mental illness like genetics, neurotransmitters, and environmental factors. The document also addresses stigma, prevention strategies, pathways to recovery, and resources for where to get help.
1) Early identification and treatment of psychosis can lead to better outcomes, as symptoms are less likely to severely disrupt a person's life.
2) Psychosis is more common than many realize, affecting about 3% of the population globally. It typically first appears between ages 12-25.
3) Common signs of psychosis include hallucinations, delusions, withdrawal from activities, difficulty concentrating, and changes in behavior. Seeking treatment, such as through the STEP or PRIME clinics, as soon as these signs appear can help recovery.
This document provides guidance for MPs and their staff on how to handle interactions with constituents experiencing mental health issues. It begins with an overview of why the guidance was created, noting that MPs and staff often encounter constituents in distress but receive no training. It then outlines some key statistics on the prevalence of mental health problems before detailing what level of support MPs and staff are expected to provide, which is listening and signposting to appropriate resources rather than diagnosing or treating issues. The document provides a quick reference guide and then more detailed information on how to set boundaries, handle interactions with people in distress, and where to direct people for further help.
This document provides an overview of several common mental health disorders including schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. It discusses the causes and symptoms of each disorder as well as treatment approaches. Key points include that the causes of mental illness involve both genetic and environmental factors, schizophrenia affects about 1% of the global population, and treatments focus on medications as well as therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and skills training. Recovery is possible for people with mental illness through hope, appropriate treatment and supports, and management of ongoing symptoms.
Mental Health First Aid USA provides an overview of Mental Health First Aid, a program that teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental crisis. The goals of Mental Health First Aid are to increase mental health literacy, decrease stigma around mental illness, and help individuals access community resources. The training covers common mental health issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, and psychoses. It teaches a 5-step action plan to assess risk, listen non-judgmentally, reassure and provide information to the individual, encourage appropriate treatment, and support other help strategies. Studies show Mental Health First Aid effectively improves mental health literacy and reduces social distance and stigma towards those with mental illness.
This document provides information about mental health first aid. It discusses the importance of preserving life when someone may be a danger to themselves or others, preventing mental health problems from worsening, and promoting recovery. Common mental disorders include depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. Basic principles of mental health first aid include assessing risk, listening non-judgmentally, providing reassurance and encouraging professional help. The document also discusses specific disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorder as well as how to help someone experiencing these issues.
This document discusses mental health and mental illness, particularly in youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores common mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and ADHD. It examines causes of mental illness like genetics, neurotransmitters, and environmental factors. The document also addresses stigma, prevention strategies, pathways to recovery, and resources for where to get help.
1) Early identification and treatment of psychosis can lead to better outcomes, as symptoms are less likely to severely disrupt a person's life.
2) Psychosis is more common than many realize, affecting about 3% of the population globally. It typically first appears between ages 12-25.
3) Common signs of psychosis include hallucinations, delusions, withdrawal from activities, difficulty concentrating, and changes in behavior. Seeking treatment, such as through the STEP or PRIME clinics, as soon as these signs appear can help recovery.
This document provides guidance for MPs and their staff on how to handle interactions with constituents experiencing mental health issues. It begins with an overview of why the guidance was created, noting that MPs and staff often encounter constituents in distress but receive no training. It then outlines some key statistics on the prevalence of mental health problems before detailing what level of support MPs and staff are expected to provide, which is listening and signposting to appropriate resources rather than diagnosing or treating issues. The document provides a quick reference guide and then more detailed information on how to set boundaries, handle interactions with people in distress, and where to direct people for further help.
This document provides an overview of several common mental health disorders including schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. It discusses the causes and symptoms of each disorder as well as treatment approaches. Key points include that the causes of mental illness involve both genetic and environmental factors, schizophrenia affects about 1% of the global population, and treatments focus on medications as well as therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and skills training. Recovery is possible for people with mental illness through hope, appropriate treatment and supports, and management of ongoing symptoms.
“Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Does it Exist?” Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; March 22, 2006, Community presentation at IWK Health Centre
*Learn clinical presentation of pediatric bipolar disorder
*Differentiate pediatric bipolar disorder from other psychiatric disorders
*Learn genetics of bipolar disorder
*Learn treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder
Epic Primary Care Mental Health Counseling ServicesEPIC Health
At EPIC Primary Care, we are committed to being a center of excellence for addressing the needs of people living with mental illness. Watch these slides to know more.
The document discusses psychotic disorders and provides guidance on responding to someone experiencing psychosis. It defines psychosis and lists common symptoms involving changes in emotion, thinking, perception and behavior. Early intervention is important to reduce negative long-term impacts. The main steps outlined are to assess safety risks, listen without judgment, provide reassurance and encourage seeking professional help. Self-help strategies and local support services are also recommended.
Conceptual understanding and outline for basic history taking in Psychiatric disorders, formulating a diagnosis based on the information and planning appropriate management for the same.
This document provides guidance on psychiatric formulation and management. It discusses conducting a descriptive formulation which provides an integrated summary of the patient's problems, history and examination findings. It also describes creating a dynamic etiological formulation to understand why the patient developed the disorder and potential predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. Differential diagnoses, investigations and a provisional diagnosis using diagnostic criteria are also outlined. Management recommendations include both short and long-term approaches incorporating medical, psychological and social components. The document concludes with discussing prognostic factors for conditions like schizophrenia.
Hard-hitting presentation about what is mental health with statistics that will open your eyes that this issue might be closer to home thank you think!
By Alison Roberts
The document provides information on conducting a psychiatric history and mental status examination (MSE). It discusses the importance of these diagnostic tools and obtaining information from when the patient enters to leaves the interview room. The history section outlines collecting demographic, chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, and other relevant details. The MSE section describes evaluating the patient's general appearance, psychomotor activity, speech, thought, mood, perception, and cognitive functions. Key aspects to observe and potential clinical implications are provided.
This document discusses several factors that can contribute to mental health issues such as school pressures, childhood trauma, social isolation, discrimination, poverty, bereavement, stress, and physical health conditions. It provides statistics showing that 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental health problems each year, with rates of depression and anxiety increasing significantly. Common illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. World Mental Health Day aims to increase awareness and support for those struggling with mental illness.
Psychopathology in the philippines and international pptMyrelle Bass
This document discusses psychopathology in the Philippines and internationally. It provides an overview of psychopathology in the Philippines, noting several mental disorders that are unique to the Philippines or nations with shared racial connections. Statistics are presented showing that mental illness is the third most common disease in the Philippines. Internationally, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is discussed as a guideline for classifying and understanding mental disorders. Different types of mental health professionals are outlined, differentiating those who can prescribe medication from those who provide therapy and counseling. The document concludes by listing some common mental health institutions and their typical locations.
The document discusses mental health and mental illness in youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores stigma and its effects, and examines causes and categories of mental illnesses. It also covers prevention strategies, pathways to recovery, and where to get help. Celebrities with mental illnesses are mentioned to help reduce stigma. The overall message is about supporting mental health and building resilience in youth.
Time managed short presentation on mental illness.
Contents:
• What is mental health
• Characteristics of mentally healthy person
• What is mental illness
• Symptoms of mental illness
• Types of mental disorder
• Causes of mental disorder
• Treatment
• Recommendations
Psychological disorders with age and their management pptBhavya Vashisht
Three personality disorders are discussed: Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, emotions and impulsivity. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder involves perfectionism, order and control that interferes with tasks. Paranoid Personality Disorder includes distrust and suspiciousness of others' motives. All three can be treated through psychotherapy and sometimes medications to modify symptoms and promote healthy development.
The document provides an overview of psychiatric nursing. It discusses key concepts like mental health, mental illness, and the interpersonal process used in psychiatric nursing. It then describes common behavioral signs and symptoms seen in patients, including disturbances in perception, thinking and speech, affect, motor activity, and memory. The document also summarizes several theories of personality development and human behavior, including those proposed by Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Havighurst, Kohlberg, and Sullivan.
This document discusses substance/medication-induced depressive disorder. It begins by outlining the diagnostic criteria for this disorder which includes developing depressive symptoms during or after substance use or medication exposure. These symptoms must not be better explained by another depressive disorder and must cause clinically significant impairment. It notes that compared to those with major depressive disorder alone, those with substance/medication-induced depressive disorder have higher rates of other mental disorders and specific personality disorders.
This document provides an outline and overview of various psychiatric conditions that can affect children, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions. It discusses the prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, comorbidities, and treatment approaches for each. Rating scales are also mentioned as a tool used in evaluating children. The document focuses in more depth on anxiety disorders, separation anxiety disorder, attachment disorders, school refusal, selective mutism, childhood depression, childhood bipolar disorder/mania, and early-onset schizophrenia.
This document discusses mental health and mental illness among youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores common mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, eating disorders and ADHD. It examines the causes of mental illness including genetics, environment, neurotransmitters and more. It also discusses stigma, prevention, recovery pathways, and where to seek help.
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.
August 2013 PLUS HIV and its impact on mental healthPositive_Force
Receiving an HIV+ diagnosis can cause strong emotional reactions like distress, sadness, denial, anxiety or anger. Common emotional symptoms include denial, shame, anger, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It is important to cope through self-care, social support, education, and managing stress. Seek counseling or medical help if symptoms are severe or persistent, or if having suicidal thoughts. Support services are available to help with mental health and adjusting to an HIV diagnosis.
“Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Does it Exist?” Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; March 22, 2006, Community presentation at IWK Health Centre
*Learn clinical presentation of pediatric bipolar disorder
*Differentiate pediatric bipolar disorder from other psychiatric disorders
*Learn genetics of bipolar disorder
*Learn treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder
Epic Primary Care Mental Health Counseling ServicesEPIC Health
At EPIC Primary Care, we are committed to being a center of excellence for addressing the needs of people living with mental illness. Watch these slides to know more.
The document discusses psychotic disorders and provides guidance on responding to someone experiencing psychosis. It defines psychosis and lists common symptoms involving changes in emotion, thinking, perception and behavior. Early intervention is important to reduce negative long-term impacts. The main steps outlined are to assess safety risks, listen without judgment, provide reassurance and encourage seeking professional help. Self-help strategies and local support services are also recommended.
Conceptual understanding and outline for basic history taking in Psychiatric disorders, formulating a diagnosis based on the information and planning appropriate management for the same.
This document provides guidance on psychiatric formulation and management. It discusses conducting a descriptive formulation which provides an integrated summary of the patient's problems, history and examination findings. It also describes creating a dynamic etiological formulation to understand why the patient developed the disorder and potential predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. Differential diagnoses, investigations and a provisional diagnosis using diagnostic criteria are also outlined. Management recommendations include both short and long-term approaches incorporating medical, psychological and social components. The document concludes with discussing prognostic factors for conditions like schizophrenia.
Hard-hitting presentation about what is mental health with statistics that will open your eyes that this issue might be closer to home thank you think!
By Alison Roberts
The document provides information on conducting a psychiatric history and mental status examination (MSE). It discusses the importance of these diagnostic tools and obtaining information from when the patient enters to leaves the interview room. The history section outlines collecting demographic, chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, and other relevant details. The MSE section describes evaluating the patient's general appearance, psychomotor activity, speech, thought, mood, perception, and cognitive functions. Key aspects to observe and potential clinical implications are provided.
This document discusses several factors that can contribute to mental health issues such as school pressures, childhood trauma, social isolation, discrimination, poverty, bereavement, stress, and physical health conditions. It provides statistics showing that 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental health problems each year, with rates of depression and anxiety increasing significantly. Common illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. World Mental Health Day aims to increase awareness and support for those struggling with mental illness.
Psychopathology in the philippines and international pptMyrelle Bass
This document discusses psychopathology in the Philippines and internationally. It provides an overview of psychopathology in the Philippines, noting several mental disorders that are unique to the Philippines or nations with shared racial connections. Statistics are presented showing that mental illness is the third most common disease in the Philippines. Internationally, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is discussed as a guideline for classifying and understanding mental disorders. Different types of mental health professionals are outlined, differentiating those who can prescribe medication from those who provide therapy and counseling. The document concludes by listing some common mental health institutions and their typical locations.
The document discusses mental health and mental illness in youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores stigma and its effects, and examines causes and categories of mental illnesses. It also covers prevention strategies, pathways to recovery, and where to get help. Celebrities with mental illnesses are mentioned to help reduce stigma. The overall message is about supporting mental health and building resilience in youth.
Time managed short presentation on mental illness.
Contents:
• What is mental health
• Characteristics of mentally healthy person
• What is mental illness
• Symptoms of mental illness
• Types of mental disorder
• Causes of mental disorder
• Treatment
• Recommendations
Psychological disorders with age and their management pptBhavya Vashisht
Three personality disorders are discussed: Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, emotions and impulsivity. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder involves perfectionism, order and control that interferes with tasks. Paranoid Personality Disorder includes distrust and suspiciousness of others' motives. All three can be treated through psychotherapy and sometimes medications to modify symptoms and promote healthy development.
The document provides an overview of psychiatric nursing. It discusses key concepts like mental health, mental illness, and the interpersonal process used in psychiatric nursing. It then describes common behavioral signs and symptoms seen in patients, including disturbances in perception, thinking and speech, affect, motor activity, and memory. The document also summarizes several theories of personality development and human behavior, including those proposed by Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Havighurst, Kohlberg, and Sullivan.
This document discusses substance/medication-induced depressive disorder. It begins by outlining the diagnostic criteria for this disorder which includes developing depressive symptoms during or after substance use or medication exposure. These symptoms must not be better explained by another depressive disorder and must cause clinically significant impairment. It notes that compared to those with major depressive disorder alone, those with substance/medication-induced depressive disorder have higher rates of other mental disorders and specific personality disorders.
This document provides an outline and overview of various psychiatric conditions that can affect children, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions. It discusses the prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, comorbidities, and treatment approaches for each. Rating scales are also mentioned as a tool used in evaluating children. The document focuses in more depth on anxiety disorders, separation anxiety disorder, attachment disorders, school refusal, selective mutism, childhood depression, childhood bipolar disorder/mania, and early-onset schizophrenia.
This document discusses mental health and mental illness among youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores common mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, eating disorders and ADHD. It examines the causes of mental illness including genetics, environment, neurotransmitters and more. It also discusses stigma, prevention, recovery pathways, and where to seek help.
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.
August 2013 PLUS HIV and its impact on mental healthPositive_Force
Receiving an HIV+ diagnosis can cause strong emotional reactions like distress, sadness, denial, anxiety or anger. Common emotional symptoms include denial, shame, anger, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It is important to cope through self-care, social support, education, and managing stress. Seek counseling or medical help if symptoms are severe or persistent, or if having suicidal thoughts. Support services are available to help with mental health and adjusting to an HIV diagnosis.
This document discusses links between mental health and physical health. It begins by outlining what will be covered, including identifying mental distress, common mental health issues, and the link between diet/exercise and mental health. It then addresses several myths about mental health, including that problems are rare, that those with problems are violent, and that people cannot recover. It also discusses stigma and discrimination faced by those with mental health issues.
Overcoming a challenge requires power and fortitude, it's a good idea to arrive well-fed and rested. (Having a few cheerleaders on your corner doesn't hurt either.) Here's how to naturally reduce anxiety.
It's crucial to look for yourself. According to studies, getting a good night's sleep — 7-9 hours is best — makes you feel less worried and more confident. Physical activity during the day will aid in better sleep, but you already knew that! Eating real, unprocessed food — lean protein, whole grains, legumes, fruit, nuts, and vegetables, as well as the occasional piece of dark chocolate! — will help you maintain a consistent level of energy. Spikes in blood sugar are caused by fast food and processed snacks (cookies, candy bars, and French fries).
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by periods of depression and mania. Approximately 2% of the population is affected. Causes include genetics and stressful life events. Symptoms of mania include increased energy, racing thoughts, and decreased need for sleep while depressive symptoms include low mood, loss of motivation, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment involves medication like mood stabilizers and antidepressants as well as psychotherapy. Managing the condition requires education, recognizing early warning signs of episodes, adhering to treatment, and developing a support system.
This document discusses mental health and mental illness among youth. It defines mental health and mental illness, explores common mental illnesses like mood disorders and anxiety disorders, and discusses causes and prevention strategies. It also addresses stigma and pathways to recovery, providing resources for where to get help.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. It takes many years of education and training to become a psychiatrist, including graduating from college, medical school, and completing 4 years of residency training in psychiatry. Psychiatrists are the only mental health practitioners who are fully licensed medical doctors, allowing them to prescribe medications and understand the relationship between physical and mental health. Common mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder affect millions of Americans and can be successfully treated by psychiatrists through medication, psychotherapy, or other methods.
Mental health in the workplace
Implications of Mental Health
Factors that may result to poor Mental Health
Early signs of Negative Mental Health
Ways to maintain Positive Mental Health
Creating a MH Friendly workplace
What employees, co-workers, and employers can do.
These slides introduce the mental health spectrum, a tool that we can use every week to gauge our levels of mental health. They also remind us about how the causes and symptoms of mental ill health are so often blurred, making it necessary to simplify how we judge our mental health.
They accompany a series of posts on LinkedIn about how mental ill health shows up so often against the backdrop of the workplace. This builds on the heightened awareness of mental health that has been caused by lockdown in 2020.
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This document discusses the importance of compassion in healthcare interactions. It defines compassion and explores how stress can negatively impact compassion for both patients and healthcare providers. The role of self-awareness and mindfulness are examined as ways to mitigate stress and practice compassion even during difficult interactions. Active listening is also discussed as a way to understand patients' experiences without judgment and show compassion.
Research finds that people who manage their disturbed emotions cope better with an illness. This presentation creates awareness of emotional disturbances cancer patients face and the myths on coping with emotions. Some simple CBT skills are shared to correct thought distortions that block those coping skills.
This document provides information about mental health and well-being in middle and late adolescence. It begins with the module objectives which are to interpret concepts of mental health, identify personal vulnerabilities, and create a plan to stay mentally healthy. It then discusses common mental health challenges adolescents may face such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more. Facts are provided about the prevalence of mental illness. Strategies are suggested for supporting mental health such as healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and seeking help from trusted individuals. The importance of suicide prevention and mental health resources in the community are also addressed.
The document discusses mental health problems in India. It begins by defining mental health and outlines some common mental health issues people face such as anxiety, behavioral disorders, bipolar disorder, and emotional regulation issues. It then lists some common reasons for mental health problems like death of a loved one, divorce, financial issues, trauma, and loneliness. Statistics about mental health in India are provided, showing many people suffer from issues like depression but there is not enough trained professionals and resources. Suggestions are made for improving employee and individual mental health through programs, education, and developing coping skills.
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This document provides information about various mental health topics relevant to adolescents, including:
1. It defines mental health and psychological well-being, and discusses the importance of interpreting concepts of mental health in everyday observations during adolescence.
2. It identifies common mental health problems that can occur during adolescence such as depression, anxiety, and body image issues.
3. It provides strategies for adolescents to maintain good mental health, including identifying their own vulnerabilities and creating a plan to stay mentally healthy.
This document discusses the psychiatric aspects of infertility. It notes that infertility can cause significant psychological stress and distress for both women and men. Common reactions to infertility include shock, grief, depression, anger and loss of self-esteem. Relationships may suffer as a result of infertility. The document outlines various causes of stress in dealing with infertility, such as medication side effects, financial burdens, treatment outcomes, and discontinuing treatment. Both male and female factors can contribute to the psychological toll of infertility. Managing the emotional challenges of infertility requires support and counseling.
1. Mental Health in theMental Health in the
Workforce:Workforce:
What an Employer Needs to KnowWhat an Employer Needs to Know
Presenters:Presenters:
Anna Soderman, Peckham Employment SpecialistAnna Soderman, Peckham Employment Specialist
Mike Mahaffey, Peckham Employment SpecialistMike Mahaffey, Peckham Employment Specialist
Laura Curry, CMH Vocational SpecialistLaura Curry, CMH Vocational Specialist
Maria Vandenboom, MRS Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorMaria Vandenboom, MRS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
2. Mental Illness MythsMental Illness Myths
People with mental illness are violent andPeople with mental illness are violent and
unpredictableunpredictable
People with mental illnesses can’t holdPeople with mental illnesses can’t hold
jobsjobs
Employees with mental illness tend to beEmployees with mental illness tend to be
second rate workerssecond rate workers
There is no hope for people with mentalThere is no hope for people with mental
illnessillness
3. PrevalencePrevalence
• One in four adults in the U.S. experienceOne in four adults in the U.S. experience
a mental health disorder in any givena mental health disorder in any given
yearyear
• One in 17 adults in the U.S. suffer from aOne in 17 adults in the U.S. suffer from a
severe mental illnesssevere mental illness
• The WHO (World Health Organization)The WHO (World Health Organization)
reports that 4 of 10 leading causes ofreports that 4 of 10 leading causes of
disabilities in the U.S. are mental healthdisabilities in the U.S. are mental health
disorders.disorders.
4. Onset and TreatmentOnset and Treatment
The age of onset for most mental illness isThe age of onset for most mental illness is
late teens to early adulthoodlate teens to early adulthood
Seventy to 90% of persons with mentalSeventy to 90% of persons with mental
illness can significantly decrease theirillness can significantly decrease their
symptoms with a combination ofsymptoms with a combination of
medications and therapymedications and therapy
5. Diagnoses and SymptomsDiagnoses and Symptoms
Major DepressionMajor Depression
• Little interest or pleasure in doing thingsLittle interest or pleasure in doing things
• Feeling down, depressed or hopelessFeeling down, depressed or hopeless
• Trouble falling or staying asleep or sleeping too muchTrouble falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much
• Feeling tired or having little energyFeeling tired or having little energy
• Poor appetite or overeatingPoor appetite or overeating
• Feeling bad about yourself, failure or that you’ve let yourselfFeeling bad about yourself, failure or that you’ve let yourself
or family downor family down
• Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading theTrouble concentrating on things, such as reading the
newspaper or watching televisionnewspaper or watching television
• Moving or speaking so slowly other people noticeMoving or speaking so slowly other people notice
• Or the opposite-fidgety or restless, moving around moreOr the opposite-fidgety or restless, moving around more
than usualthan usual
• Thoughts about death or hurting yourselfThoughts about death or hurting yourself
6. Diagnoses and SymptomsDiagnoses and Symptoms
Anxiety DisorderAnxiety Disorder
Excessive anxiety and worryExcessive anxiety and worry
Restlessness and/or feeling on edgeRestlessness and/or feeling on edge
Easily fatiguedEasily fatigued
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blankDifficulty concentrating or mind going blank
IrritabilityIrritability
Muscle tensionMuscle tension
Sleep disturbancesSleep disturbances
Anxiety which causes significant distress or impairmentAnxiety which causes significant distress or impairment
in social, occupational, or other important areas ofin social, occupational, or other important areas of
functioningfunctioning
7. Diagnoses and SymptomsDiagnoses and Symptoms
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
Oscillating between a depressive and manic state. Symptoms of maniaOscillating between a depressive and manic state. Symptoms of mania
include:include:
◦ Either an elated, happy mood or an irritable, angry, unpleasant
mood
◦ Increased physical and mental activity and energy
◦ Racing thoughts and flight of ideas
◦ Increased talking, more rapid speech than normal
◦ Ambitious, often grandiose plans
◦ Risk taking
◦ Impulsive activity such as spending sprees, sexual indiscretion and
alcohol abuse
◦ Decreased sleep without experiencing fatigue
8. Diagnoses and SymptomsDiagnoses and Symptoms
SchizophreniaSchizophrenia
• The symptoms of schizophrenia are generally divided intoThe symptoms of schizophrenia are generally divided into
three categories -- Positive, Negative, and Cognitive:three categories -- Positive, Negative, and Cognitive:
• Positive SymptomsPositive Symptoms, or "psychotic" symptoms include:, or "psychotic" symptoms include:
– Delusions and hallucinations, lost touch of reality
– "Positive" refers to having overt symptoms that should not be
there.
– Delusions to believe people are reading thoughts, plotting
against them, secretly monitoring and threatening them, or
trying to control minds.
– Hallucinations cause people to hear or see things that are not
present
9. Diagnoses and SymptomsDiagnoses and Symptoms
Schizophrenia (cont.)Schizophrenia (cont.)
• Negative SymptomsNegative Symptoms include:include:
– Emotional flatness or lack of expression
– Inability to start and follow through with activities
– Speech that is brief and devoid of content
– Lack of pleasure or interest in life
– "Negative" refers to a lack of certain characteristics a person should
have
• Cognitive SymptomsCognitive Symptoms pertain to thinking processes.pertain to thinking processes.
– Difficulty prioritizing tasks, lack certain memory functions and
organize thoughts.
– A common problem associated with schizophrenia is the lack of
insight into the condition itself. This is not a willful denial but rather
a part of the mental illness.
– The lack of understanding, poses many challenges for loved ones
seeking better care for the person with schizophrenia.
10. What Does This Mean for Employers?What Does This Mean for Employers?
The Hiring ProcessThe Hiring Process
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer
may not legally inquire about any disability, including
mental illnesses, that a candidate may or may not
have.
If a candidate asks for a reasonable accommodation
due to a disability in order to perform their job duties,
the employer must honor that request to the best of
their ability.
For more information on reasonable
accommodations, visit the Job Accommodation
Network at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/
11. Existing Employees with M.H. IssuesExisting Employees with M.H. Issues
How To Address a Suspected Mental Health IssueHow To Address a Suspected Mental Health Issue
Assess whether or not behaviors are impacting workAssess whether or not behaviors are impacting work
performanceperformance
Give employee factual, specific examples of observedGive employee factual, specific examples of observed
behavior – with no judgment or inferencesbehavior – with no judgment or inferences
Address performance expectations (attendance,Address performance expectations (attendance,
appearance and hygiene, meeting deadlines and timeappearance and hygiene, meeting deadlines and time
management)management)
12. Existing Employees with M.H. IssuesExisting Employees with M.H. Issues
How to Address a Suspected Mental Health IssueHow to Address a Suspected Mental Health Issue
(cont.)(cont.)
• Per the ADA, an employer may only request an employeePer the ADA, an employer may only request an employee
undergo a medical examination or inquiry if it is job-relatedundergo a medical examination or inquiry if it is job-related
and consistent with business necessity. An examination mayand consistent with business necessity. An examination may
be undertaken if there is evidence of a job performance orbe undertaken if there is evidence of a job performance or
safety concern.safety concern.
• Be aware , due to the stigma surrounding mental illness, theBe aware , due to the stigma surrounding mental illness, the
employee may not be comfortable admitting their disability.employee may not be comfortable admitting their disability.
• An employee may not be aware they have a mental illnessAn employee may not be aware they have a mental illness
(as of yet undiagnosed).(as of yet undiagnosed).
13. Referral and Resource InformationReferral and Resource Information
Employer EAP (Employee Assistance Program) –Employer EAP (Employee Assistance Program) –
if availableif available
Private Insurance – can offer referrals to in-Private Insurance – can offer referrals to in-
network mental health providersnetwork mental health providers
Michigan Rehabilitation ServicesMichigan Rehabilitation Services
Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community MentalClinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental
HealthHealth
812 E. Jolly Road
Lansing, MI 48910
(888) 800-1559
Emergency Services: (800) 372-8460
14. Other Resources and ReferencesOther Resources and References
• The Job Accommodation NetworkThe Job Accommodation Network
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/http://www.jan.wvu.edu/
• The National Alliance on Mental IllnessThe National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.nami.org/http://www.nami.org/
• U.S. Department of Health and HumanU.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Substance Abuse and MentalServices Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration Center forHealth Services Administration Center for
Mental Health ServicesMental Health Services
http://www.allmentalhealth.samhsa.gov/http://www.allmentalhealth.samhsa.gov/