Developing a workplace mental health and wellbeing framework

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A resource kit for developing a workplace mental health and wellbeing framework.

 

Your Support in the Workplace

‘A New Mindset’ is a workplace mental health and wellbeing Kit developed by the OzHelp Tasmania Foundation in conjunction with graduates of the 2008 Tasmanian Leaders Program.

 

The Kit is designed to improve support for, and awareness of, the mental health and well-being needs of employers and employees. As a leader in workplace mental health and wellbeing issues OzHelp Tasmania is perfectly placed to assist employers meet the challenges of improved mental health and wellbeing.

 

Our impact ranges from group training to individual support.  Complementing this are our range of administrative services that translate our experience into tailored workplaces strategies, policies and processes – all designed to increase productivity through improved mental health and wellbeing.

 

As described in the Framework Links below - OzHelp Tasmania offers a range of strategies that are designed to build productivity in the workplace through improved mental health and wellbeing.  Building the capacity of your greatest asset - your workforce - is our role.

 

We identify the right resources to meet your needs. Our staff and consultants are well recognised experts in their fields and our materials are based on best available evidence and best practice gleaned from extensive experience.

 

Framework Links

Program Overview

A Mental Health Framework – One Program, Multiple Solutions 

A Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework – is yours in place?

A Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework involves a combination of:

 

1. Policy development and business planning – specifically for mental health and wellbeing and incorporated into
   OH&S and other workplace ‘health’ policies
   
   
2. Promotion  - of mental health in the workplace including an introduction to what mental health is, workplace
   policies and procedures and education and training possibilities
   
   
3. Prevention – preventative measures including understanding mental health, how to recognise mental health
   problems and, significantly, where to go for assistance
   
   
4. Early Intervention – providing workplace and individual assistance and support 
   
   
5. Evaluation – monitoring of policy and program effectiveness

A workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework helps to define the vision for improving the mental health of your workforce. It establishes a model for action.

 

Implementation of a framework will assist your organisation to provide workplace initiatives and strategies that promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of your workforce. Employees will be enabled to support the needs of co-workers experiencing mental health problems.

 

An effective Mental Health Framework will benefit your organisation – positively impacting on both your employees and your bottom line.

 

The benefits of implementing a mental health framework

 

Employer	Employee
Improved staff health and wellbeing Improved staff morale and motivation Reduced staff turnover Decreased absenteeism Decreased stress and work-related illness Increased productivity Reduced health costs Increases return on investment Improved corporate image	Improved health and reduced health costs Improved quality of life Improved job satisfaction Increased energy and ability to concentrate Increased support from supervisors Increased understanding from fellow employees Decreased stigmatisation of mental health problems

 

Training Activities

Training activities have been designed to range from programs suitable for:

• all staff,
• managers and supervisors,
• executives and senior management, and
• HR/Corporate Service Professionals and Policy Advisors.

A summary of the programs can be downloaded from the following link: Mental Health and Wellbeing Training

 

If you would like to discuss implementing a mental health and wellbeing program or any of the training please contact the OzHelp Tasmania Foundation.