Creating more mentally healthy workplaces SIA South Australian Safety Symposium 2016 Kevin St Mart – Workplace Engagement Manager
Creating more mentally healthy workplaces
SIA South Australian Safety Symposium 2016
Kevin St Mart – Workplace Engagement Manager
• The case for change
• A ‘Mentally Healthy Workplace’
• Heads Up resources
VIDEO:
POOR MENTAL HEALTH IS LIKELY
TO AFFECT 1 IN 5 EMPLOYEES
IGNORING MENTAL HEALTH IS A
MAJOR ISSUE FOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS
IGNORING MENTAL HEALTH IS A
MAJOR ISSUE FOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS
IGNORING MENTAL HEALTH COSTS
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS $10.9 BILLION A YEAR
FOR EVERY
$1 INVESTED
IN MENTAL
HEALTH
INITIATIVES…
…THERE’S
AN AVERAGE
RETURN ON
INVESTMENT
(ROI) OF $2.30
INVESTING IN WORKPLACE MENTAL
HEALTH PROVIDES A SIGNIFICANT ROI
THE RETURN FOR SOME INDUSTRIES
CAN BE EVEN GREATER
PHYSICAL
Disturbed sleep
Appetite changes
Sick and run down
Fatigue
FEELING THINKING BEHAVIOURAL
Negative thinking patterns
Hopeless, helpless and worthless
Suicidal thoughts
Overwhelmed
Indecisive
Lacking confidence
Irritable
Poor concentration
Reduced productivity
Alcohol and other drug use
Social withdrawal
A MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE IS A SAFE WORKPLACE
VIDEO: Employer of Choice
A MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE MEETS YOUR LEGISLATIVE OBLIGATIONS
Legislation Employers Employees
Work health & safety Eliminate & minimise risks to health & safety (as is ‘reasonablypracticable’)
Take care of their own and others health and safety
DiscriminationProvide ‘reasonable adjustments’ for employees
Able to fulfil inherent requirements of job
Privacy Prevent disclosure of personal information
Must disclose if their mental health condition may cause a risk to someone’s safety
BullyingPrevent repeated unreasonable behavior that is risk to health & safety
Comply with ‘reasonablemanagement action’
Human Case
Affects every workplace
Cost to business
Return on investment
Reduces WHS risks
Employer of choice
Legal Obligation
• The case for change
• A ‘Mentally Healthy Workplace’
• Heads Up resources
•A ‘mentally healthy’ workplace…
Has a positive workplace culture
Minimises workplace risks related to mental health
Supports people with mental health conditions appropriately
Reduces stigma and discrimination.
WHAT IS A MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE
• The case for change
• A ‘Mentally Healthy Workplace’
• Heads Up resources
RESOURCES YOU CAN FIND AT HEADSUP.ORG.AU
• A central point online for businesses & workers
• Simple, practical, FREE resources
• Resources for all individuals (leaders, business owners, HR, OHS, managers, frontline staff)
• Case studies, videos, tools, fact sheets, brochures, booklets
• Key feature - Heads Up Action Plan tool
CREATING A MENTALLY
HEALTHY WORKPLACE
TAKING CARE OF
YOURSELF AT WORK
SUPPORTING OTHERS
IN THE WORKPLACE
RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
TRAINING AND
RESOURCES
1
2
3
4
5
RESOURCES YOU CAN FIND AT HEADSUP.ORG.AU
• Free and confidential support service
• Mild to moderate depression and anxiety
• Promoting early intervention and better access to supports
• 3 pilot sites – including Adelaide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM7W_wDXRlY&list=PLm88fe1MIuDbIqsGP8z6vYa-ESKH80plb&index=6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM7W_wDXRlY&list=PLm88fe1MIuDbIqsGP8z6vYa-ESKH80plb&index=6
Find out more at
headsup.org.au
Getting Started Pack
1. INFORM YOUR
BUSINESS
2. COMMUNICATE
COMMITMENT
INTERNALLY
3. COMMUNICATE
COMMITMENT
EXTERNALLY
COMMUNICATING YOUR MESSAGE
https://www.headsup.org.au/creating-a-mentally-healthy-workplace/getting-started
Action Plan Tool
1. IDENTIFY AND
EVALUATE
PRIORITY AREAS
2. IMPLEMENT
ACTIONS
3. REVIEW AND
SHARE
CREATING A MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE – ACTION PLAN
Toolbox Talks Training Package 3 x 5-minute toolbox talk sessions (one for each
topic) on:
1. About anxiety and depression
2. The relationship between the workplace
and mental health
3. Taking action to support someone at
work
The training uses videos, case studies and
individual and group activities to guide learning.
https://www.headsup.org.au/training-and-resources/educational-programs/toolbox-talk-training-package-for-all-workplaces
Toolbox Talks Training Package
https://www.headsup.org.au/training-and-resources/educational-programs/toolbox-talk-training-package-for-all-workplaces
HAVE THE CONVERSATION AND OTHER ONLINE LEARNING TOOLS
https://www.headsup.org.au/training-and-resources/educational-programs/beyondblue-resources
YouTube Channel Videos
1. Create
Awareness
2. Maintain the
Conversation
3. Hear it from
Experts
www.youtube.com/user/HeadsUpAus
Find out more at
headsup.org.au