2020 campaign

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2020 Campaign

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We all have mental health. Like physical health, sometimes it is better than at other times.

Emotional and mental well-being is not just the absence of an illness – it is a state of well-being where we can tolerate stress, rebound from challenges and contribute productively at work, home and in our communities.

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All of us will encounter life’s challenges, but mental health conditions are:

• Common (more so during the pandemic)

• High impact• Treatable• Severely undertreated

Nearly 1 in 4 adults will experience a mental illness,

1 in 2 have risk factors but most never get the available care.

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Why don’t we get help?• Lack of understanding of mental health as common, chronic health conditions

• Lack of recognition that we have a problem – inadequate screening and identification

• Misunderstanding about and lack of access to treatment options

• Stigma, fear, discomfort

• Sense of burdensomeness and a lack of belongingness

• We just don’t know where to turn for help

The R U OK? campaign helps address many of these barriers and ensures we get support at the earliest signs of a problem.

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R U OK? is a simplified approach to Mental Health First Aid, which is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Just like medical first aid, support is given until appropriate treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.

Gives us some simple, memorable guidelines that all of us can use to intervene early and help those around us.


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1. Changes in their physical appearance?

2. Changes in mood?

3. Changes in behavior?

4. Changes in how thoughts are expressed?

How do I know if someone needs support?Over the past two weeks have you noticed:

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What are they What are doing they What’s going on in their

Do they seem:• Confused or irrational• Distracted or preoccupied• Moody, sad or down• Anxious or unable to switch off• Worried about the future• Concerned they’re a burden• Lonely or lacking self-esteem• Concerned they’re trapped with no

way out

Are they:• Experiencing mood swings• Socially withdrawn• Changing their online behavior• Losing interest • Unable to concentrate• Less interested in their appearance

and personal hygiene• Behaving recklessly or impulsively• Changing their sleep or eating

patterns

Are they experiencing:• Significant or unwanted change• Relationship issues• Major health issues• Work pressure or constant stress• Financial difficulty• Loss of someone or something

they care about

How do I know if someone needs support?

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If you have noticed a pattern of these indicators, that person might need some extra support. Here is your opportunity start a conversation.

NOTE: Peer support and R U OK? are not intended to replace the supervision and performance management of supervisors, HR or LR. Be supportive, but always seek the guidance of your supervisor or HR if you are concerned about another employee.

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Getting Ready to AskBe Ready• Are you in the right frame of mind? • Are you prepared to genuinely listen? • Can you give as much time as needed?• Are you prepared for the worst?

Be Prepared• Remember that you won’t have all the answers (which is OK). • Listening is one of the most important things you can do. • If someone is talking about personal struggles, this can be difficult and they might get

emotional, embarrassed or upset. (That’s also OK.)

Pick Your Moment• Have you chosen somewhere relatively private and informal? • What time will be good for them to chat? • If they can’t talk when you approach them, ask them for a better time.

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Caterpillar’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A voluntary, confidential, FREE benefit helping employees and their families resolve a variety of personal issues before they impact your well-being, health or productivity.

The EAP is a great place to start if you feel… not OK.

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Call 1-866-228-0565 or find global helplines and more resources at TotalHealth.cat.com > EAP.


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“I’m fine. Really!”

“OK.” :-)

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If you run into resistance, don’t push. Just let them know that you will be ready to talk if and when they are ready.

You can say something like, “That’s fine. I don’t want to pressure you. I’ve just noticed you don’t seem like your normal self. And I’m concerned about you.”


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