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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy work that have come across our desk.
Webinar to help managers: Stress, fatigue, and lack of motivation are common feelings experienced across workplaces, affecting work performance and overall wellbeing. Black Dog Institute’s free webinar Staying well at work in trying times on 2 March will share practical strategies to apply at an organisational and team level to help staff feel connected and get the support needed.
Leaders and workplace mental health: Organisational leaders must move away from yoga and fruit bowls and focus on job design to genuinely support workplace mental health, National Mental Health Commission Chair Lucy Brogden tells UNSW Business School’s Frederik Anseel in a new interview. The interview covers practical ways organisations need to offer mental health support to employees both now and beyond COVID. Read more here.
Spotlight on agriculture: Fiona Simson, President of the National Farmers’ Federation has featured recently as NSW’s Mentally Healthy Workplaces Ambassador. In a video Fiona shares her thoughts and advice around mental health within the agriculture sector in NSW.
Accessing latest updates: Those working in the Comcare jurisdiction can stay updated on current issues and strategies around workplace mental health by subscribing to Comcare’s Mental Health Community Practice, a bi-annual event. There is also access to recordings from previous events.
Talking mental health at work: A new app designed by NSW’s State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) and Sydney University provides support for those considering telling someone at work about their mental health concerns. The READY app uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and real-life experience of workplace recovery to help individuals decide whether they should disclose their mental health concerns to someone. Read more here.
New guide on hazards: The Mind Your Head campaign has published a detailed guide for managing mental health hazards at work for Health and Safety Representatives. The guide covers a range of issues for HSRs, including rights and responsibilities for workers and HSRs, how to identify common mental health hazards in the workplace, and what to do if a mental health injury occurs.
Industry-led initiatives: Readers are reminded they can still access the NWI’s series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces. The series showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a practical guide for setting up industry-led initiatives.
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 this month. Please note these resources are provided as a service to our readers and do not imply endorsement.
