Lecture 8: Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Flashcards
1
Q
How many in NZ have mental illnesses
A
1/5
2
Q
Mental health and well-being Legal obligations and responsibilities
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- Employer’s legal responsibilities: workplaces have a level responsibility to manage risks to metal wellbeing / mental health just like any other health and safety risk. Ensuring no discrimination and taking steps to reduce work stress
- They have a legal responsibility to adapt the way they organise things at work to help people who experience mental distress such as allowing them to be more flexible with work arrangements.
- Human Rights Amendment act 2001 bans workplace discrimination
3
Q
What’s Psychological harm
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- Psychological harm can come from behaviors such as bullying, overwork, and lack of autonomy at work
4
Q
Hauroa
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- Te taha Whanua - family
- Te taha Tinana - physical
- Te taha hinengaro – mental and emotional
- Te taha wairua – spirtual
5
Q
Mental Health first aid (RRG)
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Recognise, respond and guide
6
Q
Recognise
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o Unexpected change in routine
o Falling grades/work performance
o Reduced motivation and concentration
o Low mood
o Avoidance of people and everyday activities
o Self harm
7
Q
Respond (AAA)
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Ask - how they are
Affirm - listen to understand, use open ended conversations
Assist - help them
8
Q
Guide
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- Guide them to external or internal support if need be
- helplines
