Mental Health & The Workplace

636,000 adults and 36,000 youth live with diagnosable mental illnesses in South Carolina (2017) State of Mental Health by Mental Health America How many of you all like football? Clemson holds- 81,500 (top is 86000) & USC holds- 80,250 (you could fill either over EIGHT times with adults & youth living with mental illness in our state) DIAGNOSABLE per SAMHSA Mental illness is more prevalent than the general media and the public think. The more awareness we bring to the mental health conversation, the more apt people may become toward getting help. The average time a person waits before seeking treatment is 10 years. As with any illness the longer treatment is delayed, the more serious symptoms can become.

Mental Health in the Workplace 1 in 5 American adults experiences a mental illness each year Employers face an estimated $80 to $100 billion in indirect costs annually due to mental illness and substance use – including lost productivity and absenteeism 10.8 million full-time workers have a substance use disorder

**connect with the workplace**

Disability Weights Activity

The Impact of Mental Illness Mental illnesses can be more disabling than many chronic physical illnesses. For example:  The disability from moderate depression is similar to the impact from relapsing multiple sclerosis, severe asthma, or chronic hepatitis B. “Disability” refers to the amount of disruption a health problem causes to a person’s ability to:  Work Carry out daily activities Engage in satisfying relationships

Type of Mental Disorder USA Prevalence Type of Mental Disorder % Adults Anxiety disorder 18.1 . Major depressive disorder 6.8 . Substance use disorder 8.1 Bipolar disorder 2.8 . Eating disorders 5-10 . Schizophrenia 0.3 – 0.7 . Any mental disorder 18.5 . Why do the percentages of each disorder total more than 18.5%? Only 41% of individuals living with MH disorders seek treatment

Substance Use Disorder Most Common Mental Health Issues Anxiety Depression Substance Use Disorder

Activity (pick out signs/symptoms the men experienced) Tony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXyshI9Q13M Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfZ7VKhwpeI  

Depression Moving Slowly Withdrawn/Isolated Crying Spells Negative Self-Image/ Constant Apologies Missing Work & Decreased Productivity Loss of Interest How does depression impact the workforce? Personal life -> Work Life **specific to the workplace** Increased or Decreased Sleep Over or Under Eating

Anxiety Trouble Concentrating Gastrointestinal Issues Rapid Heart Rate Avoidant Behavior **Panic Attacks** **insert shaky man picture** Constant Worrying Sweating

Substance Use Neglecting Responsibilities Obsessed with Substance Increased Use & Tolerance Behavior Change Continued Use Despite Ramifications Change in Appearance

Talking points with visual 2014!

Age of Onset – relate to workforce readiness Age of Onset – relate to workforce readiness **optional depending on time**

What resources for mental health do you currently have in your community? Give handout of mental health providers to participants. (Based on region).

South Carolina Mental Health Resources Department of Mental Health 17 Community Mental Health Centers SC Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative (SCYSPI) SC 2-1-1 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.TALK(8255) SC Thrive Contact Center 800.726.8774 For a verified list of local Mental Health providers accepting Medicaid A list of other community resources, including telephone application assistance for Medicaid, SNAP, and Senior Resources

What Happens Next? Visit scthrive.org/trainings to register for an upcoming Mental Health Training for you and your staff Photo by Ev on Unsplash