Week 10: Mind✅ Flashcards
What is the main goal of the WELL Mind concept?
MIND > General
To promote mental health through policy, program, and design strategies.
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What percentage of the global burden of disease is attributed to mental health and substance use conditions?
MIND > General
13% of the global burden of disease and 32% of years lived with disability.
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How many deaths per year are attributable to alcohol consumption?
MIND > General
3.3 million deaths per year.
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What is the estimated annual cost of depression and anxiety to the global economy due to lost productivity?
MIND > General
$1 trillion.
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What are some strategies promoted by the WELL Mind concept to support mental health?
MIND > General
Mental health literacy, stress management programs, and design strategies such as nature contact and restorative spaces.
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What is the intent of the M01 Mental Health Promotion feature?
M01 MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
To promote mental health and well-being through programs, policies, and resources.
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What percentage of adults experience common mental health conditions over a 12-month period?
M01 MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
18% of adults.
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What is the estimated annual cost of depression and anxiety on the global economy due to lost productivity?
M01 MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
$1 trillion.
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What workplace outcomes can result from failing to address mental health?
M01 MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
High turnover, presenteeism, absenteeism, and burnout.
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What strategies can support mental health in the workplace?
M01 MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
Mental health literacy, stigma reduction, and mindfulness programming.
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What is the requirement for promoting mental health and well-being in all spaces?
M01 | Part 1 Promote Mental Health and Well-being
At least two resources or programs must be available to employees and students at no cost.
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What are some examples of resources or programs that can fulfill the requirements of Part 1.a?
M01 | Part 1 Promote Mental Health and Well-being
Education efforts on mental health, mental health training, mindfulness programming, policies on healthy working hours, or dedicated relaxation spaces.
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How often must education or awareness efforts on mental health be offered?
M01 | Part 1 Promote Mental Health and Well-being
Quarterly, either in-person or virtually.
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What communication must be provided annually to regular occupants regarding mental health?
M01 | Part 1 Promote Mental Health and Well-being
Annual communication addressing all mental health benefits, resources, and programs available through the organization.
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What additional communication is required for new employees?
M01 | Part 1 Promote Mental Health and Well-being
Onboarding communications about available mental health resources and programs.
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What is the intent of M02 Nature and Place?
M02 NATURE AND PLACE | PRECONDITION
To support occupant well-being by incorporating the natural environment and design that celebrates the project’s unique identity.
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What benefits are associated with exposure to natural elements like plants and daylight?
M02 NATURE AND PLACE | PRECONDITION
Decreased levels of depression and anxiety, increased attentional capacity, better recovery from stress, improved pain tolerance, and enhanced psychological well-being.
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How can natural elements be incorporated into buildings?
M02 NATURE AND PLACE | PRECONDITION
Through direct exposure (e.g., plants), indirect exposure (e.g., window views), or representational exposure (e.g., photographs).
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What impact does nature have in workplace environments?
M02 NATURE AND PLACE | PRECONDITION
Improved employee morale, job satisfaction, and productivity, along with reduced absenteeism and job stress.
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What role do other aesthetic elements play in this feature?
M02 NATURE AND PLACE | PRECONDITION
Local culture, materials, and art can help celebrate the project’s unique identity and enrich the space for occupants and visitors.
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What elements must be integrated throughout the space according to M02 Part 1?
M02 | Part 1 Provide Connection to Nature
Natural materials, patterns, shapes, colors, images, or sounds.
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What are the options for providing a direct connection to nature in spaces?
M02 | Part 1 Provide Connection to Nature
Plants (e.g., potted plants, plant walls), water (e.g., fountain), or nature views (e.g., outdoor or simulated views).
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Where should the integration of natural elements occur?
M02 | Part 1 Provide Connection to Nature
In common circulation routes, shared seating areas, rooms (e.g., conference rooms), and workstations, as applicable.
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What additional guidance is provided for WELL Core projects?
M02 | Part 1 Provide Connection to Nature
These requirements must be met in non-leased spaces.
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What design elements must be addressed to provide a connection to place?
M02 | Part 2 Provide Connection to Place
Celebration of culture, celebration of place, integration of art, and human delight.
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How can the project celebrate culture?
M02 | Part 2 Provide Connection to Place
By integrating elements reflecting the culture of occupants, workplace, or surrounding community.
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What aspects should be considered to celebrate place?
M02 | Part 2 Provide Connection to Place
Local architecture, materials, flora, or artists.
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Where should these requirements be implemented for WELL Core projects?
M02 | Part 2 Provide Connection to Place
In non-leased spaces.
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What is the intent of the M03 Mental Health Services feature?
M03 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | OPTIMIZATION
To increase awareness of mental health conditions and offer supportive workplace services and accommodations for those living with such conditions.
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What percentage of people in low- and middle-income countries receive no treatment for mental health conditions?
M03 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | OPTIMIZATION
76–85%.
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What barriers contribute to the lack of mental health treatment?
M03 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | OPTIMIZATION
Inequity in healthcare coverage, insufficient mental health promotion, and stigma associated with mental health conditions.
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How can equitable access to mental health services benefit occupants?
M03 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | OPTIMIZATION
It encourages care utilization, supports early diagnosis, and mitigates poor mental health outcomes.
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What services are critical during and after emergencies to support mental health?
M03 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | OPTIMIZATION
Psychological first aid, crisis counseling, and bereavement counseling.
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What is required for Part 1 of M03 Mental Health Services?
M03 | Part 1 Offer Mental Health Screening
A clinical screening or self-assessment screening tool for common mental health conditions available at no cost to all employees and students.
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What conditions must the screening tool address?
M03 | Part 1 Offer Mental Health Screening
Stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
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How must the screening be provided?
M03 | Part 1 Offer Mental Health Screening
Confidentially, either in-person or virtually, through a licensed mental health professional, third party organization, online screening, or health insurance offering.
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What must the screening include for those who screen positive or at risk?
M03 | Part 1 Offer Mental Health Screening
Directed feedback, guidance on interpretation of results, and next steps.
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What services must be offered as part of M03 Part 2?
M03 | Part 2 Offer Mental Health Services
Clinical screening, referral to licensed mental health professionals, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, and prescription medication coverage.
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What must organizations commit to regarding mental health services?
M03 | Part 2 Offer Mental Health Services
Mental health parity in health service coverage.
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How must information on benefits coverage be made available?
M03 | Part 2 Offer Mental Health Services
Easily and confidentially available, such as through a health portal or employee website.
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What support is available for benefits consultation?
M03 | Part 2 Offer Mental Health Services
Confidential benefits consultation with clearly identified and qualified support staff, such as a benefits counselor or human resources representative.
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What workplace accommodations must be available for employees?
M03 | Part 3 Offer Workplace Support
Sick leave for mental health needs, short- or long-term leave, increased interpersonal support, adjustment of work schedule, and adjustment of the physical environment.
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What is required for employees returning from mental health leave?
M03 | Part 3 Offer Workplace Support
Phased return to work after leave.
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How should work schedules be adjusted for mental health needs?
M03 | Part 3 Offer Workplace Support
Adjustment of work schedules to support mental health needs, such as for appointments or optimal productivity.
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What physical environment adjustments may support mental health?
M03 | Part 3 Offer Workplace Support
Moving a workstation, providing a quiet space, offering earplugs or headphones, increasing personal space, and allowing work from home.
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What mental health services should be offered to support recovery from a traumatic event?
M03 | Part 4 ? Support Mental Health Recovery
Crisis counseling, psychological first aid training, bereavement counseling, and information on benefits coverage.
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What is required for employees in response to traumatic events?
M03 | Part 4 ? Support Mental Health Recovery
Crisis counseling or trauma-focused psychotherapy and psychological first aid training for all employees or manager-level employees.
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Where must mental health services be accessible to support recovery?
M03 | Part 4 ? Support Mental Health Recovery
Services must be available on-site within 0.25 miles (400 m) of the project boundary or virtually.
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What resources should be provided for bereavement support?
M03 | Part 4 ? Support Mental Health Recovery
Bereavement counseling and materials on coping with grief, including resources for returning to work after a loss.
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What is the intent of the M04 Mental Health Education feature?
M04 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | OPTIMIZATION
Promote mental health awareness and education through training or education offerings.
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What is the impact of workplace mental health education?
M04 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | OPTIMIZATION
It can reduce stigmatizing attitudes, improve employee mental health, and encourage earlier help-seeking.
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What are the outcomes of Mental Health First Aid training?
M04 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | OPTIMIZATION
Increased knowledge of mental health, decreased negative attitudes, and greater confidence in supporting others.
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Why is mental health education important in the workplace?
M04 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | OPTIMIZATION
It helps recognize mental health conditions, reduces stigma, and provides appropriate support for employees.
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What are the training requirements for Part 1 of M04 Mental Health Education?
M04 | Part 1 Offer Mental Health Education
Trainings must be offered twice per year and cover at least two of the following topics: personal mental health, common mental health conditions, and signs of mental health distress.
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