De-stigmatising Mental Health in the workplace
Speaker:
Kevin Vowles Head of Clinical Services | Principal Psychologist Drake WorkWise
Video
How mentally healthy is your workplace?
Scope 01. Definition and facts about stigma 02. Types of stigma 03. Why organisations need to focus on stigma
04. Tips/steps towards eliminating stigma
Definition and facts about stigma Negative view or attitude towards people struggling with their mental health. Stigma in the workplace can: •
Lead to discrimination
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Affect people’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviours
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Create a barrier and prevent people seeking help
Types of stigma
• Personal
• Perceived • Self-stigma • Structural
Why organisations need to focus on stigma? • Workplace productivity • Employee health outcomes
When people have higher levels of wellbeing they are:
6x more likely to feel engaged 29% more likely to be more productive 45% more likely to be satisfied in their jobs
Tips/steps towards eliminating stigma What can managers do? •
Build your mental health literacy
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Develop workplace mental health and wellbeing policies
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Build mental health awareness
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Encourage open conversations
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Offer flexible work arrangements
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Establish a psychologically safe working environment
Tips/steps towards eliminating stigma What can workers do? •
Learn more about mental health
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Foster psychological safety in your team
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Speak openly about mental health in the workplace
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Share the responsibility to reduce stigma and contribute to creative mental health initiatives in the workplace
Why mental health should be managed the same as physical health? “It is not weak or shameful to talk about mental health” “If we think about taking care of our mind the same way athletes think about taking care of their bodies, the shame goes away,” - Olympic runner Alexi Pappas
What are two things you have learnt today? Do you have any questions?
Thank you
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