Manager Training Month Date, 2013

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Manager Training Month Date, 2013
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An educational initiative that focuses on mental
health (specifically depression) and encourages
people who need help to seek it.
Studies show that people want their employers to
do more to help them improve their health and get
the most from their employer-provided health and
wellness plans. There is a connection between
mental health and productivity.
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Embrace the initiative Recognize the
symptoms Reduce the stigma Share the resources
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• 25 percent of the working population suffers
  from a treatable mental illness.
• Only 15 percent of employers train managers to
  recognize mental health problems and help
  employees get treatment.

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• Slowed thoughts and difficulty thinking
• Lack of concentration
• Forgetfulness and difficulty remembering
• Trouble making decisions
• Lack of interest in activities, low motivation
• In MEN irritability, anger In WOMEN
  tearfulness, upset
• Feelings of sadness
• Self-medication
• Sleep disturbance, cant get going in the a.m. 

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Poor quality work Procrastination, accidents on
the job Indecisiveness, slowed productivity Presen
teeism just showing up Missed deadlines,
absenteeism Poor relationships with co-workers, a
boss, clients Low morale in the workplace Late
to work
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• Promote transparency and openness in discussions
  of mental health concerns
• Encourage symptom management through early
  recognition
• Support employees when they seek assistance
• Share similar stories or experiences if you can
• Reach out to HR and/or EAP for support on how to
  have these conversations

Ive noticed youve been absent a lot lately.
Is there anything youd like to talk about? Im
worried about you.
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People are less impaired at work if they have
positive expectations and knowledge about the
effectiveness of treatment. Remember,
counseling and medication options are not the
only solutions. Reinforce healthy lifestyle
solutions to help manage symptoms
Exercise Nutrition Stress
management Healthy sleep habits
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• RightDirectionForMe.com
• Anonymous Assessment Tool
• Links and Resources
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 1-800-273-TALK
• Company Intranet (if applicable)
• EAP
• Benefits Program

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• Launch Date Month Date, 2013

Posters Intranet Content Email Team Meetings