Mental Health & Employment - Work Flashcards
work… what does it do.
provides sustenance, worth, and identity
specific content areas of work: 3
employment interests and pursuits,
employment seeking and acquisition
job performance
employment interests and pursuits
skills, strengths, interests, what’s available to pursue
employment seeking and acquisition
resume, job application, interview, terms of employment
job performance
development of work habits, learning and performing job tasks, complying to work culture (good work habits such as punctuality, attendance, learning a task, co-worker relations)
why would mental illness interrupt trying to get or secure a job?!?!?!? 3 reasons
it is episodic
lack of support
low self-esteem/confidence
-pressure to return to work too quickly can cause setbacks
why would people choose not to disclose info about their mental illness?
- stigma
- treated differently
- career of advancement jeopardized
benefits of disclosing info about mental illness?
- reduces tension and worry of coworkers finding out
- accommodation can be provided
- coworkers can be prepared to respond appropriately should a mental health issue arise at work
- employer is sensitized to overwork, etc
5 challenges that people with mental illnesses might struggle withhhhhhhhhh.
medications (side affects) scheduling time procrastination frustation/negative emotion/giving up feeling isolated or alone
what can be done to help?
- adjust the hours
- good relationship with boss
- quiet place to work
- organize work and other schedule
other helpful hints
- avoid leaving things to the last minute
- plan to do one job at a time
- positive working relationships
how to manage factors in life outside work
- support networks
- taking medications
how should the employer behave?
be flexible respect give clear instructions ask for help workplace awareness and education on mental health
strategies for sustainability
identify what is realistic (ask coworker if expectations are too low or too high)
speak to their supervisor (role play with client) about accommodating
discuss why comparing self to others is not productive
more suggestions
cope with anxiety and stress (how to remain calm?!) positive self talk stay connected- support balanced life stay in the moment!
