Journey to Excellence 2019

Managing Workplace Mental Health

Simon OsborneMental Health First Aid Instructor

Hi,

my name is

Lee Evans

Session objectives

1. A game

2. Spot the difference

3. Who’s missing

4. A thought

TRUE FALSE

TRUE FALSE

64% of people with common mental

health problems are employed?

True:Estimated 4.6 million people in work who may have a

common mental health problem.

1 in 6.8 employed people experiencing mental health

problems in the workplace

TRUE FALSE

Women in full time employment are

less likely than men in full time

employment to have a common

mental health problem?

False:A study found women were twice as likely to have a

common mental health problem as men when in full

time employment

(19.8% vs 10.9% respectively)

TRUE FALSE

Workers with sickness absence due

to mental ill health are 3 times more

likely to have further absence than

those with physical health related

sick leave?

False:7 times more likely

TRUE FALSE

Despite improvements, nearly seven

in 10 people who have had mental

health problems report they have

suffered stigma and discrimination.

False:9 out of 10

TRUE FALSE

9 million work days are lost every

year due to mental ill health and

costs £10 billion?

False:It’s 72 million work days and the cost is £34.9 billion

each year

TRUE FALSE

Presenteeism costs more than

absenteeism?

True:Estimated costs =

Absenteeism – £9 billion per year

Presenteeism – £16 billion per year

Possible signs & symptoms of

depression in the workplace

• Decreased productivity

• Morale problems

• Lack of co-operation

• Safety problems

• Absenteeism

• Presenteeism

• Leaveism

• Frequent complaints of tiredness

• Complaints of aches & pains

• Alcohol and/or other drug misuse

The practice of regularly staying away from work without good

reason

People coming into work when they are unwell

People using allocated time off such as annual leave to work, or if

they are unwell, or working outside contracted hours

Absenteeism

Presenteeism

Leaveism

Definitions

5 minutes to discuss;

then present one top tip…

PRESENTEEISM

ABSENTEEISM

LEAVEISMHow do you minimise the impact to your business?

Tell us…ONE TOP TIP PER GROUP;

how do you minimise the impact to your business?

PRESENTEEISM

ABSENTEEISM

LEAVEISM

A thought…

Severe stroke with long-

term consequencesSevere anxietyDisability Weight

What is your approach to both?

How to support

someone

Take 10 minutes together and choose an

appropriate setting for a chat

Keep the chat positive and supportive

Take them seriously, be empathetic and

maintain open body language

Don’t offer thoughtless advice

Listen, don’t interrupt, be genuine

Become a Mental Health First Aider

Mental Health First Aid courses:

September

Cheshire

October

Coventry

November

Oxford

What next…

Any Questions?

Thank you!

Enquires for our MHFA Certificate Training please contacts us:

nicola@truenorthexcellecne.com