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Presented byDonna Hardaker
Mental Health Works SpecialistCanadian Mental Health Association
York Region Branch
NAOSH Week 2008
Mental Health in the Workplace
www.ccohs.ca
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Today’s Webinar
Issues of mental health and mental illness in the workplaceThe Mental Health Works StrategyMy personal experience
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Mental Health Works – what we do
Raise awareness about mental health and mental illness at workTrain managers and other workplace professionals on effective approaches and strategiesEducate employers and employees to create and maintain mentally healthy workplaces
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Mental illness: a significant workplace issue
1 in 4 of us will have a mental illness in our lifetimeMost will have episode of illness between ages 18 and 652 out of 3 do not seek helpFastest growing category of disability claims
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
The changing workplace: employer perspective
Shrinking workforceAging workforceStaff turnoverAbsenteeism, presenteeismEmphasis on health and safetyAwareness of human rights
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
The changing workplace: employee perspective
Increased workloadDecreased resourcesChange is the normEmotional tension is prevalent
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Stress and Health
Stress has a cumulative and additive effect over timeDifferent people have different thresholdsSignificantly affects physical and mental health
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Risk factors for developing a mental illness
GeneticsTraumaPersonal stressWorkplace stress
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Workplace stress:risk factors
Work overloadUnreasonable work paceRole conflictHigh demand/low controlConflicting tasksPerceived unfairness
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Workplace stress: protective factors
Self-efficacySkill discretionDecision authoritySocial support
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Labels for mental illnessesLabels for mental illness
Clinical DepressionBi-Polar DisorderAnxiety DisorderPanic DisorderEating DisorderSchizophreniaAddictionObsessive-Compulsive DisorderPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
And many more
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Problems with Labels
Symptoms changeTimes of illness and times of wellnessDiagnosis changesSame diagnosis, different symptomsTake focus away from the individual
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Early treatment is key
Less severe symptomsShorter duration of illnessShorter duration of treatmentLowered risk of relapse
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Working is important
Sense of identitySocial contactRoutineActivity
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Mental Health Works Strategy
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
My personal experience with mental illness
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Difficult conversations
Lack of insightBlaming and accusationsFilter of fearEmotional issuesMinimizing and avoiding
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Changes were seenChanges were seen
Physical healthSleeping patternsEating patternsEnergy levelAbility to focus
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Assumptions were made
Bad attitudeNot a team playerPersonality defectNegative influenceDifficult personAnnoyingObsessive
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Mobbing affected my recovery
Significant risk to mental and physical healthConstant, subtle tactics that exclude and isolateLeads to feelings of powerlessness and anger
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Social support at work
Protects us from effects of risk factorsCulture that provides sense of belongingCan be influenced by all employeesCare and concern for people at work
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Addiction and mental illness
Often occur together as a concurrent disorderTreatment for both ishard to findDenial is a symptom ofbothAddiction involves lyingand minimizingAddiction is also highlystigmatized
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Today
Continuing to acceptand understandrecovery and relapseCommitment to self-careDiscussions with mymanagerRaising awareness inmy workplace
Donna Hardaker – Mental Health Works [email protected] 1-800-668-4284 www.ccohs.caCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Mental Health in the WorkplaceMay 7, 2008
Thank You
For further information contact:
Donna HardakerMental Health Works Specialist
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)York Region Branch
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyHamilton, Ontario, CanadaPhone: 905-572-2981 Fax: 905-572-2206E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.ccohs.ca