4 proven ways to help a stressed employee
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Source: 2011 RUOK? at Work Survey Published AFR 9 August 2011
46% of Australian employees rate their
stress level between 6-10 each day………
And the cost?
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34% all lost productivity
$250, 000 average cost per stress claim
Low mood accounts for…
Source: Sick at Work, Medibank Private, 2012 Comcare analysis, Nov 2012
What can we do?
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Let’s ask those that know……
4064 people with depression or anxiety were asked:
What worked best?
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Compassion Access experts Revitalizing work Exercise
From 60 different options these 4 themes
emerged…………….
What does this mean?
Compassion is…..
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putting yourself in their shoes
It’s learning how to ask R U OK?
Break the ice
Listen without judgment
Encourage action
Follow-up
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See www.ruokday.com.au
It’s knowing how to access experts…..
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6 hours mental health lectures in 6 years of study for medical students!!!!!
26% of patients discussed depression with their GP
Source:Ultrafeedback 2006
Source: Black Dog Institute
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Because not all GP’s are mental health
savvy……
And yet…
Revitalizing Work
It’s finding meaning in…..
Exercise
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Compassion Access experts Revitalizing work Exercise
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Beating Depression 4CD’s and Workbook
“BEATING DEPRESSION offers a pragmatic and
holistic approach to recovery for both the person
living with depression and their carer.
The seven strategies are comprehensively
detailed, and offer clear next steps, and
encouragement to action. I particularly like the
guidance on how to encourage a reluctant person
to seek help and how to find good mental health
professionals.
Graeme’s personal story, research, and
perspective add credibility and gravitas to the
overall message.”
Dr Peter Cotton, Clinical and Organisational
Psychologist
A resource that helps....
Graeme helps people lead a more resilient and
thriving life by learning how to master their mood
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“Graeme is quite simply a thought leader. He has utilised the lessons gained during a personally horrific time to guide, teach, inspire and coach millions of Australians. He is passionate about improving the mental health of Australian workplaces” Nataly Bovopolous Deputy CEO Mental Health First Aid Australia