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Controlling Work-Related Mental Stress Abdulrahman Al-Ishaq Abdulla Ansari Kavya Mary Thomas Students at the College of the North Atlantic Qatar Health, Safety, Environment Program Introduction By the end of this presentation, you will be

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Controlling Work-Related Mental Stress

Abdulrahman Al-Ishaq Abdulla Ansari Kavya Mary Thomas Students at the College of the North Atlantic – Qatar Health, Safety, Environment Program

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Introduction

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

– Identify the signs and symptoms of – Explain the physiological response to; and – Outline the key preventative measures for

work-related mental stress.

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Signs and Symptoms

Physical

Low energy
Headaches
Upset stomach
Nausea
Insomnia
Aches & pains
Tense muscles
Chest pain
Rapid heart

beat

Frequent colds

and infections

Stress fractures

Emotional

Easily agitated
Feeling
verwhelmed
Difficulty

relaxing

Low self-

esteem

Loneliness &

depression

Avoiding co-

workers Behavioural

Change of

appetite

Procrastination
Avoiding

responsibilities

Exhibiting

nervous behavior

Increased use
f alcohol

and/or cigarettes Cognitive

Constant

worrying

Racing

thoughts

Forgetfulness &

disorganization

Inability to

focus

Poor judgment
Pessimistic

and/or negative

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Psychological Signs and Symptoms

Additional resource

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Physiological Response – HPA Axis

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Physiological Response – Cortisol

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Physiological Response – Systems

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Key Preventative Measures

Access to counseling is an effective strategy for

companies to help employees manage mental stress

Exercise and recreational activities are proven to

be effective ways to reduce mental stress

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Key Preventative Measures

Train supervisors to recognize the signs

and symptoms of work-related mental stress

Educate employees about the hazards and controls
f work-related mental stress

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Key Preventative Measures

Additional resource

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Conclusion

Work-related mental stress triggers physiological

responses that alter physical, emotional, behavioural and cognitive performance

Learn to recognize the early signs and symptoms of

work-related mental stress

Counseling, physical activity, and training are effective

preventative measures for work-related mental stress

Additional resources can further direct you to reduce

the consequences of work-related mental stress in your

rganization