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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy work that have come across our desk.

Managing pandemic fatigue: The National Mental Health Commission and mental health services are urging all Australians to take practical steps to maintain their mental wellbeing. It is important to be aware of pandemic fatigue in ourselves and in those around us, so we can take proactive opportunities to maintain our wellbeing. Click here for steps to manage pandemic fatigue.

Resources for better practice EAPs: Comcare’s evidence-based resources support the design and evaluation of Employee Assistance Program services that can improve organisational outcomes and worker wellbeing. The resources include Better Practice Principles and a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework.

Spotlight on frontline workers: Research into the effect of COVID-19 on frontline workers including police, paramedics and child protection workers has found the incidence of depression and anxiety were many times higher than the general population. The study by Charles Sturt University researchers investigated the levels and causes of stress, depression, burnout and anxiety in 1,542 respondents. Click here for the findings.

Mentally healthy during COVID: We remind organisations of the Mentally Healthy Workplaces during COVID resources, which provide information and supports to sole traders, small and medium to large businesses. They were developed by the National Mental Health Commission, with the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance and Ahead for Business.

Suicide first-aid for first responders: Fortem Australia and LivingWorks are offering first responders and their family members free, face-to-face suicide first aid training. Training occurs during August and September. Click here for more details.

Many of our readers have requested access to the latest research, reports and information from the sector. The above list of resources have been shared with the Commission recently. Please note these resources are provided as a service to our readers and do not imply endorsement.