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Stress Management

Aims of the session

• What is Stress?
• Recognising signs
• The Policy
• The Business Case : Why bother?
• Importance of Everyone’s commitment
• Questions

What is Stress?

• “the adverse reaction people have to excessive

pressure or other types of demand placed on them” How do we manage stress?

The single most important thing you can do for stress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6402QJp52M

Recognising Signs

Physical

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Breathing difficulties
• Skin complaints
• Stroke
• Ulcers
• Chest pain

Behavioural

• Sleeping problems
• Short temper
• Avoidance/ withdrawal
• Self medicate

Emotional

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Low self esteem
• Guilt
• Nervous

Stress Management Policy

Does your organisation have a stress policy?

• Do you know it?
• Have you seen it?
• Is it followed?

Purpose of the policy?

• Increase awareness of stress
• Provide a clear process
• Set out expectations of both employee/employer

Legal Obligations

• H&S at Work Act (1974)
• Management of H&S at work Regulations

You & Your Organisation

Responsibilities

Employer Employee

Organise stress awareness training for all staff including managers Recognise your own signs of stress Be able to recognise the signs of stress Participate in proactive activities to help manage your stress levels Manage staff effectively and be aware

• f workload

Assess your own lifestyle Manage the situation as soon as it arises Raise concerns with your manager Contribute to the discussion and employee’s questionnaire Participate in the process Encourage and join in on pro active activities to manage and reduce stress

Stress Management Standards

• Demands
• Control
• Support
• Role
• Change
• Relationships

Proactive Measures

Reactive Measures

• Individual Stress Questionnaire
• Process
• Occupational Health
• Employee Counselling

Summary & Questions