Mental health at workplace and stress management.pdf

Mental health at workplace and stress management.pdf

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  "Workplace wellness starts withmental health."
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  YUBRAJ CHAND JAMUNASHARMA Managing Stress and Building Resilience MENTAL HEALTH AT WORKPLACE TRAINING
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  TOPICS COVERED 2 1 3 4 56 Mental Health and Problem Coping Strategies Managing Stress Stress and its triggers Addressing Workplace Stressors Mindfulness Practices
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  What do you understandby Mental Health?
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  • Our emotional,psychological, and social well-being. • It affects how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. • As important as physical health. • Can impact our physical health as well. • Can be influenced by various factors, such as genetics, environment, life experiences, and brain chemistry. 1 MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. (WHO)
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  What is MentalHealth Problem?
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  • Affect aperson's thinking, mood, and behavior. • Can affect people of all ages, races, genders, and backgrounds. • Can be caused by genetics, environment, life experiences, brain chemistry etc. • Can significantly impacts a person's daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. • Not a weakness or personal failure; seeking help is a sign of self-care. • It is manageable with combination of lifestyle changes, counseling, therapy and medication. 1.1 MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM We need to break down barriers to seeking help and create a culture of understanding and acceptance to reduce stigma and discrimination.
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  • Continuous sadnessor hopelessness • Withdrawal from friends, society and activities previously enjoyed • Excessive fear or worry or vice-versa • Changes in appetite or sleep patterns • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions • Irritability or anger • Substance abuse or other risky behaviors • Feelings of guilt and worthlessness • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide • Hallucinations or delusions (in severe cases) • Extreme mood swings or behavioral changes etc. • Seeking professional help is necessary to manage mental health problem 1.2 SIGNS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM
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  Some mental healthproblems: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality disorders, PTSD etc. (200+ disorders)
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  1.3 SOME FACTS 1in 8 People in the world lives with a mental health challenge Increasing global prevalence of Anxiety and Depression by 25% 2.2M People (approx.), aged between 16-40 years, live with some form of mental health challenge 30% (Approx.) of the population suffers from some form of mental disorder in Nepal 94% People with mental health problem never reach out to proper intervention 6,792 (18 people per day) People died by suicide in Nepal in the FY 2021-022 < 1% of overall health budget is allocated for Mental Health 0.36 Psychiatrists work in the mental health sector per 100,000 population in Nepal Reference: WHO, NHRC, Nepal Police
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  DISCUSSION: Have you witnessedone in someone you know or a member of your family?
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  • Limited accessto mental health services and resources • High levels of poverty and economic inequality • Unemployment or losing your job • Bereavement (losing someone close to you) • social isolation or loneliness • Natural disasters and climate-related events • Limited education and awareness about mental health • Violence, discrimination, childhood abuse, trauma, neglect or bullying • Having a long-term physical health condition and neurological condition • Migration and displacement, particularly among marginalized populations. • Severe or long-term Stress RISK FACTORS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM
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  What do you understandby Stress? Is stress a mental health problem? Stress is not typically regarded as a mental health problem. However, it is linked to our mental health and if we often experience of stress, we might be at risk of developing problem like depression or anxiety. (Diagnostic & Statistical Mannual (DSM5) mentioned Acute Stress Disorder)
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  2 STRESS Stress isa mental state that occurs when the nervous system is under pressure or strain caused by stressors.
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  What happens duringstress? • Increases secretion of Adrenaline hormone which causes increased heart rate, blood pressure, sweating etc. • All these are helpful in giving our body the extra energy to fight the situation or take a flight to safety. • If this extra energy is usable and is used constructively, then the impact is positive and if not, then the impact is negative. • Makes you more proactive and productive • Encourages you to be creative • Trains your resilience and increases energy • Encourages positive feelings about your work • Makes you confident in your self-efficacy Stress can cause Mental Health Problems and vice-versa • Leaves you worse • Is chronic and ongoing • Is de-motivating
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  • A firstdate • Personal fitness goals • Horror movies • Public speaking • New work project • Starting a new job • Visiting a new country • Failing on exam • Fighting with friends/family • Dealing with divorce • Being late • Difficult work environment • Threat of personal injury • Diseases