Impact of Mental Fitness on the Workplace Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities April 15, 2013

Definitions Mental Health Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. WHO Mental Fitness Mental fitness is a sense of well being (positive thoughts and feelings) experienced when our needs for competence, autonomy and relatedness are met. GNB

Definitions Mental Health Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. WHO Mental Fitness Mental fitness is a sense of well being (positive thoughts and feelings) experienced when our needs for competence, autonomy and relatedness are met. GNB

Definitions Psychological Wellness Psychological wellness falls within a broad field of study that examines quality of life issues that share many common characteristics, such as happiness, life satisfaction and morale (Kozma, Stones & McNeil, 1991). It stands to reason that definitions of sychological wellness abounds. Mental Fitness Mental fitness is a sense of well being (positive thoughts and feelings) experienced when our needs for competence, autonomy and relatedness are met. GNB

Mental Health Intervention Prevention Promotion

Mental Health Continuum FitnessWellnessSickness

Mental Health Continuum Fitness Manager say hi to each employees every morning Supervisor know very well the strenghts of his team and use them often for the workplace Workplace offer the opportunity to employees to express their opinions and suggestions to improve the workplace environment. Wellness Manager identify and resolve issues early and efficiently The supervisor know the resources in the workplace and promote them to his team Workplace offer workshops on stress management Workplace offer free massage during the lunch hour Sickness Manager suggest to an employee who is struggling with symptoms of depression to contact EFAP program Supervisor approve sick leave of someone who is having diffculty with family situation happening at home Workplace offer initial help to an employee who’s going through a crisis with through with a certified MHFA.

Comprehensive Workplace Wellness PreventionInterventionPromotion

Rethinking our approach

Comprehensive Workplace Wellness Prevention Intervention Promotion

Comprehensive Workplace Wellness PreventionInterventionPromotion

Mental fitness at work Fitness Manager say hi to each employees every morning Supervisor know very well the strenghts of his team and use them everyday Workplace offer the opportunity to employees to express their opinions and suggestions and apply the recommendations to the workplace.

Creating an Autonomy Supportive environment by satisfying the CAR needs The research indicates: Increases in employees’ intrinsic motivation in the workplace (Lam & Gurland, 2008) Decreases in reported oppositional attitudes and behaviours (GNB, 2009) Lower probability of smoking (GNB, 2009) Increases in a sense of connectedness to the workplace (GNB, 2009) Report fewer turn-over intentions (Lam & Gurland, 2008) Greater psychological well-being (Deci & Ryan, 2000) Lower rates of absenteeism (Brun & Cooper, 2009) Higher productivity and organizational effectiveness (Lowe, 2010)

How to bring CAR in your workplace

Best practices in workplace

It all comes down to relationships When managers are facing a bigger challenge with an employee, it is important to a relationship of trust with that employee. By applying the following approach (CAR), managers build an environment of trust and respect where it will have an impact on the employee’s wellness.

Examples of CAR approach in the workplace

A great supervisor is a leader who can change his approach to address the needs of the individual he supervise.

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