Workplace Mental Health: Stepping up to the Challenges through - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

▶
workplace mental health stepping up to the challenges
SMART_READER_LITE
LIVE PREVIEW

Workplace Mental Health: Stepping up to the Challenges through - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Mar 13, 2023 111 likes •515 views

Workplace Mental Health: Stepping up to the Challenges through COVID-19 MATES IN CONSTRUCTION An independent construction industry charity Supported by employers and unions in the industry Working on suicide prevention in

slide-1
SLIDE 1 Workplace Mental Health: Stepping up to the Challenges through COVID-19
slide-2
SLIDE 2

MATES IN CONSTRUCTION

  • An independent construction industry

charity

  • Supported by employers and unions in

the industry

  • Working on suicide prevention in

construction

slide-3
SLIDE 3

THE STORY SO FAR

  • 200,000 + workers
  • 15,000 + volunteers
  • 10,000 + cases managed
  • Mining
  • Energy
  • NZ
slide-4
SLIDE 4

MATES IN CONSTRUCTION

  • Practical steps to take in the workplace to

promote good mental health

  • How to identify when a staff member is not

coping, and what steps you should take

  • What to do if a staff member is suicidal. What

to say. What action to take.

  • What support mechanisms are available.
  • Where to seek help.
slide-5
SLIDE 5

THE STATE OF PLAY WHEN WE STARTED

slide-6
SLIDE 6

BERT DEATH CLAIMS 1999–2007

399

DEATHS

slide-7
SLIDE 7

BERT DEATH CLAIMS 1999–2007

88

SUICIDES

slide-8
SLIDE 8

SUICIDE OVERVIEW

ABS – 2018 SUICIDE RATES

SUICIDES

3,046

POPULATION

25, 289,400

New Zealand 2018

SUICIDES

668

Population 4,700,000

slide-9
SLIDE 9

SUICIDE OVERVIEW

ABS – 2017 SUICIDE RATES

780

2,348

slide-10
SLIDE 10

SUICIDE OVERVIEW

MENTAL HEALTH IS A WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUE

SUICIDE THOUGHTS SUICIDE ATTEMPTS

1 IN 500

UNDER REPORTING 20%

1 IN 6,368

SUICIDE

1 IN7,960

1 IN 20

slide-11
SLIDE 11

IS THERE A PROBLEM?

DEATH RATES OUT OF 100,000 Stats 2007

FEMALE SUICIDES

4.1 6.1

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

7.6

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

13.8

MALE SUICIDES

40.3

CONSTRUCTION

58.6

YOUNG CONSTRUCTION
slide-12
SLIDE 12

MORE FACTS

FROM AISRAP REPORT

1 IN 2 HAD TOLD SOMEONE

slide-13
SLIDE 13

MORE FACTS

FROM AISRAP REPORT

1 IN 4 ATTEMPTED BEFORE

slide-14
SLIDE 14

MORE FACTS

FROM AISRAP REPORT

ONLY 7 IN 100 SOUGHT PROFESSIONAL HELP

slide-15
SLIDE 15

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

slide-16
SLIDE 16

“TRIGGER” LIFE EVENTS

LIFE EVENT Relationship problems Pending legal matters Financial problems Conflict Recent/pending unemployment Work problems Grief Child custody disputes Other life events QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES Long working hours A culture of heavy alcohol use Bullying behaviours A culture of not allowing discussion of problems with peers A male dominated industry Financial management issues Lack of job security
slide-17
SLIDE 17

WHAT LIFE EVENTS CAUSE STRESS?

Death of friend/family member Anniversary of death of friend/family member Financial stress Recent self-harm

  • r suicide attempt

Constant stress Relationship breakdown Family crisis

IT’S OFTEN ABOUT

LOSS

slide-18
SLIDE 18

TIPPING POINT

slide-19
SLIDE 19

WHAT CHANGES MIGHT YOU SEE?

Distant Numb/careless Moody Putting affairs in order Giving away possessions Gambling Alcohol or drug misuse Attitude
slide-20
SLIDE 20

WHAT CHANGES MIGHT YOU SEE?

Distant Numb/careless Moody Putting affairs in order Giving away possessions Gambling Alcohol or drug misuse Attitude

LOOK FOR

CHANGES

slide-21
SLIDE 21

THINGS YOU MIGHT SENSE OR HEAR

Loneliness Hopelessness Escape Depressed Burden

OFTEN SUBTLE

A GUT FEELING

slide-22
SLIDE 22

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

slide-23
SLIDE 23
slide-24
SLIDE 24

WHEN WE DID NOTHING – IS THIS OKAY?

DEATH RATES OUT OF 100,000 Stats 2007

FEMALE SUICIDES

4.1 6.1

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

7.6

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

13.8

MALE SUICIDES

40.3

CONSTRUCTION

58.6

YOUNG CONSTRUCTION
slide-25
SLIDE 25

WHAT DO WE DO

LOOK FOR THE SIGNS TELL

SOMEONE

slide-26
SLIDE 26

CONNECTOR

A MATE WHO CAN KEEP YOU SAFE WHILE CONNECTING YOU TO HELP

slide-27
SLIDE 27

A PATHWAY TO HELP

1 IN 20 WORKERS MAY HAVE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

slide-28
SLIDE 28

A PATHWAY TO HELP

GENERAL AWARENESS ON SITE SHOULD HELP SOMEONE TO NOTICE

slide-29
SLIDE 29

A PATHWAY TO HELP

TRAINED CONNECTORS PROVIDE A PATHWAY TO HELP

slide-30
SLIDE 30

HOW DOES IT WORK?

slide-31
SLIDE 31

HOW DOES IT WORK?

slide-32
SLIDE 32

PRACTICAL STEPS The Australian Construction Industry Blueprint For Better Mental Health And Suicide Prevention

www.constructionblueprint.com.au

slide-33
SLIDE 33

PRACTICAL STEPS – THE BLUEPRINT PILLARS

slide-34
SLIDE 34

WHAT TO SAY (OR NOT TO SAY)

  • Give advice e.g. fixing problems
  • Evaluate or judge behavior
  • Interpret or counsel
  • Rushing or impatient
  • Closed or negative body language
slide-35
SLIDE 35

WHAT TO SAY (OR NOT TO SAY)

  • Be natural, yourself
  • Find a connector, or trusted peer
  • Listen
  • Keep Safe and connect to help
  • Limit interruptions
  • Open and affirming body language
  • Calm / Don’t panic
  • Be patient
slide-36
SLIDE 36

SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE

  • MATES Helpline or MATES staff
  • Lifeline
  • ASIST trained worker
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Priest/Religious Leader
  • Local GP
  • 000 - Emergency Services
  • Hospital
  • Others?
slide-37
SLIDE 37
slide-38
SLIDE 38
slide-39
SLIDE 39

HELPLINE (24/7)

1300 642 111 mates.org.au info@mates.org.au