MHPE Volunteer Resource INDUCTION Looking after your health and wellbeing Tab 6

MHPE Volunteer Resource – Tab 6 Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing Staying healthy as a volunteer Eating well, being active, participating socially, and getting a good night’s sleep, will promote MHPE volunteer’s health. You are the MHPE message!

MHPE Volunteer Resource – Tab 6 Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing How to stay healthy as a volunteer Meditate Ask for help Take time off Set achievable goals Set limits Do things that give you energy Exercise regularly Debrief Balance your time Be realistic Relax Celebrate your wins, learn from your losses

MHPE Volunteer Resource – Tab 6 Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing Burnout Burnout is a condition sometimes experienced by people working for the welfare of others. It can involve emotional exhaustion and reduced interest and activity. Taking on too much, too intensely, for too long, increases the risk of burnout.

MHPE Volunteer Resource – Tab 6 Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing Symptoms of burnout Feeling overwhelmed Busy, but not productive Feeling over-anxious Lack of enthusiasm

MHPE Volunteer Resource – Tab 6 Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing Symptoms of burnout Inability to focus Trouble sleeping Low energy Short-tempered

MHPE Volunteer Resource – Tab 6 Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing Some tips for MHPE volunteers Develop networks for information, support and mentoring Liaise with other MHPE volunteers or your MHPE Volunteer Representative or DVA Coordinator Share your MHPE successes © Commonwealth of Australia 2015