“if you can make them laugh you can make them listen” John Ryan “if you can make them laugh you can make them listen”

Supporting ourselves Look after body & mind www.wheelofwellbeing.org Exercise : is proven to reduce stress & MH problems Healthy diet: high fiibre, low fat & low GI, good mood foods=low sugar & salt, low caffeine & alcohol Relaxation: muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, yoga, gardening http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress- anxiety-depression/pages/ways-relieve-stress.aspx Mindfulness: reduces stress http://talk-works.org.uk/workplace/workplace-mindfulness/ Work-life balance (making time for family, friends, hobbies) Identify your triggers & early signs (for stress, or mental health prob.s) Use social support (in & out of work) Develop effective coping strategies Talk : about problems to a manager, colleague, friend, family, help-line Breaks: take them regularly at work e.g.walk to water cooler/round building, lunchtime Time mgt.: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/time-management-tips.aspx https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm Can you say no/delegate: https://eoeleadership.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/top_tips_for_being_productive.pdf Limit perfectionism: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/perfectionism.htm http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/Perfectionism.pdf

Supporting each-other Notice any unusual changes Don’t be afraid to ask how someone is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPZ7rw0wMc As a manager use regular 1-1s, use private/neutral venue Ask if they want to bring an advocate, suggest alternative contacts Ask open questions, listen, ask if there’s any way to help Explore helpful adaptations to make at work Focus on person’s strengths/capabilities Be aware of sources of support in & outside of work Keep in touch during absence, include/invite Be clear on confidentiality. Ask what if any information & how they prefer it to be shared with colleagues/team Recognise when professional help is needed http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/your-organisation/support-workplace

What companies can do Awareness training for staff & managers Take action to reduce stigma www.time-to-change.org.uk/employer-pledge-step-by-step Mental wellbeing/health policy, Flexible working policy http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/your-organisation/support-employers/make-your- workplace-healthy Stress risk assessment & management standards (HSE) Staff training (e.g. time mgt, problem solving, stress mgt, giving constructive criticism, assertiveness, negotiation, conflict resolution) Promote/run wellbeing practices at work (e.g. Walking meetings, mindfulness sessions, Wheel of Wellbeing activities, relaxation ex.s) Reasonable adjustments Consider a buddy scheme

Where to go for help Health Assured Helpline 0800 030 5182 Occupational Health – Hilary Vale via HR Doctor/GP Mental Health help-lines & websites Time to Change – advice for staff & managers http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/time-to-change-your-workplace NHS Talking therapies

Video Clips 1. Recognising MH problems in staff - personal accounts in the first half of video and advice to managers on recognising symptoms and raising the issue - in latter half http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mABH2vD_e0U 2.Supporting Staff with MH problems http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5qMRhvSMCA 3. Support during a Leave of Absence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORlaBYhwq5g 4. Support after a Leave of Absence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY-hLle9n4w 5. Developing a Positive Culture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LO04DMdDzQ http://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/training/index.aspx

Help-lines http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/mental-health-helplines.aspx  Saneline : 0300 304 7000. 6pm – 11pm daily  http://www.sane.org.uk/ SANE runs a national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by any kind of mental illness (from mild to more severe), including family, friends and carers  CALM 0800 58 58 58 5pm- midnight daily http://www.thecalmzone.net/ web-chat Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15-35   Samaritans 116 123 (toll free) 24 hours daily Email: jo@samaritans.org Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Mind 0300 123 3393, Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm www.mind.org.uk –self help information Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. The Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk Information and support for anyone with mental health problems

Mindfulness ON-LINE http://palousemindfulness.com/selfguidedMBSR_ataglance.html (FREE) http://talk-works.org.uk/workplace/workplace-mindfulness/  (evidence & downloads for mindfulness in workplaces FREE) http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/training/be-mindful-online-mindfulness- course/  (4 week course £60) http://www.bemindfulonline.com/the-course/ IN PERSON COURSES http://www.lucid-living.org/mbsr-course-bracknell-berkshire/ http://livingwellmindfulness.com/

People with mental health problems enrich our lives! Paula Abdul X factor judge bulimia nervosa Buzz Aldrin 2nd man on the moon clinical depression Beethoven composer bipolar disorder Jim Carrey comedian, actor clinical depression Winston Churchill bipolar disorder Francis Ford Coppola director, bipolar disorder Sheryl Crow singer, clinical depression Drew Barrymore actress, Clinical depression  Kim Basinger actress, panic disorder Agatha Christie – the train driver - Vincent Van Gogh – the Milkman – Paul Gascoigne – Your boss - JK Rowlings – your mother - Marcus Trescothick – your teacher - Frank Bruno - the midwife that delivered you Leonard Cohen – the pilot on your plane - Robbie Williams – someone in this room - Trisha Goddard – it could be me?   ANY ONE OF US!

“if you can make them laugh you can make them listen” John Ryan “if you can make them laugh you can make them listen”

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