Mental Health Flashcards
Type A Personality
Excessively competitive, always in a hurry
Increased risk of heart disease
Type B Personality
Easy going and relaxed in behavior
Mental Health Stats
1 in 6 of general population has a common MH problem.
50% of these have sx but don’t need treatment
More likely in women.
Highest incidence group age 45-55
Schizophrenia/bipolar more common in social disadvantaged - Social class is LEAST consistent marker
HSE Definition of Stress
Harmful reaction people have to undue pressure and demands place on them at work.
Common Stressors at Work
Time pressure and deadlines Work overload Threat of job loss Lack of consultation Understaffing
Legal duties of employer
Under HSAWA and MHSAWA
- Proactively identify causes of stress
- Undertake risk assessment
- Implement measures which prevent/control risks
Duties limited to:
- Forseeability
- Degree of control
- Reasonably practical (cost vs benefit)
Criminal law vs Civil Law
Criminal - beyond reasonable doubt
Civil - On the balance of probability
Primary Prevention
Identify Stresses and Risk Assessment
Job redesign, training, flexible working hours
Secondary Timely Reaction
Compassionate Management
Help individual cope - equip with knowledge.
Early recognition, time management, group problem solving.
EAP
Tertiary Support
Treatment, rehab, counselling. Through OH
Management of Health and Safety At Work Act 1999
States that every employer shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks to the health and safety of employees to which they are exposed to at work
Objective risks
From statistical evidence
Subjective risks
From individual perception
Relative risk
Comparison between hazards
Acceptable risk
Levels that can be accepted by those exposed
EAP
Employee Assistance Program
Used to tackle range of work and non-work related problems (alcohol, drugs, MH) that adversely affect job performance
HSAWA 1974
Requires all British organisations with more than 5 people to have a written policy about health, safety and welfare of their staff.
HSE recommends MH policies should be part of the the policy.
Should indicate measures to address prevention of work related stress, education and training.
4 Steps to Develop a Health Policy
- Survey
- Occupational health plan
- Implementation
- Monitoring and Examination
Transport and Works Act 1992
Makes it a criminal offence for certain workers to be unfit through drink and/or drugs while working on railways/tracks.
Drunk Worker
Could be criminally liable under HASAWA 1974 under section 7.
Can cause criminal proceedings against employer if they knowingly allow them to continue in work.
Civil action against employer preferred than against employee as get more in damages.
Alcohol Policy
Agreed between management, unions and staff.
Dismissal must not be first option. Confidentiality, person rights, sick leave factored in. State role of OH.
Almost 1/3 recover without specific treatment.
Drug Policy
Like alcohol. Support affected employees and not punish them.
Clearly state possession or supplying at work will be reported immediately to the police.
Waddell and Burton Report
Is work good for physical and mental health well being. Yes it is good for physical and mental well being.
Marmot Report 2010
Fair Society, healthy lives.
Study of health inequalities in England.
Black Report
Dame Carol Black - Working for a healthier tomorrow.
Looking at the health of working age people and trying to keep people in work.
1. Try to prevent illness and promote health + wellbeing
2. Early intervention for those that do get condition
3. Improve the health of those out of work.
FIT FOR WORK SCHEME COMES UNDER THIS
Macleods Report
Engaging for success. Enhancing performance through employee engagement.
