1. Emotional Health
September 2016
Health & Wellness Campaign
3-5 mins

2. Total Health Strategy Purpose Physical Financial Emotional Social
Clear line of sight to our unique motivators
Meaning in what we do in/out of work
Our Values, ethics and morals
Giving back. Leaving a legacy.
Optimal physical health
Healthy lifestyles: Nutrition, physical activity, proper sleep
Personal
Workplace
Purpose
Physical
Financial
Emotional
Community
Balanced spending behaviors
Managing short and long term goals
Optimal mental health
Drive, energy and optimism
Finding our unique life balance
Social
Health is NOT just the absence of illness. Our Health is a state of physical, mental, financial social well-being. Our health impacts, and is impacted by, our personal characteristics (like genetics and lifestyle choices), our workplaces, and the communities where we live. Health is a resource for everyday life that can have positive (or negative) effects on nearly every area of our lives.
Health is NOT just our physical state. We are defining Health by 5 key dimensions (NOTE- for the purpose of this short presentation, move through these quickly and do not define each dimension OTHER THAN Emotional Health. I’ve left the definitions for reference only.
Physical Health: an absence of illness, disease and injury. Also refers to health lifestyle behaviors.
Emotional Health: an absence of mental health problems and addiction. Also refers to our drive, energy, optimism and resilience.
Social Health: Having positive, productive relationships at home, work and in the community. Staying engaged and having a positive influence on those around us.
Financial Health: Living within our means and feeling financially secure. Balanced spending behaviors. Setting and managing long and short term financial goals.
And what we are calling, “Purpose”: Who we are, what we love and what motivates us everyday. Purpose is driven by passion, culture, spirituality. A sense of purpose allows us to feel satisfied and “whole.”
For this presentation, we will focus mostly on Emotional Health
Healthy relationships
Socially engaged in/out of work
Positive impact on our communities

3. Emotional Health
Our emotional health is the foundation necessary for our total health. Emotional health problems are:
Common
Disruptive
Expensive
Under treated
In many ways, emotional health is the foundation of our total health. If we are struggle with mental health or addiction problems we are less likely to attend to our physical health (diet, exercise, sleep, disease management); our relationships can suffer; we are less likely to “take care of business” at home and work.
Emotional health problems are common, with nearly 15% of the global population suffering from a mental health condition each year. NOTE: another powerful taking point is that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., that ranks suicide higher than homicide and breast cancer.
They are costly and disruptive to our People and our workplaces, through absenteeism, lost productivity and increased disability.
The good news: treatment works. However due to many different barriers, most people never get the care they need.

4. Emotional Health Defined
Emotional Health involves the absence of the symptoms associated with mental health and substance abuse conditions.
But Emotional Health is also a state of general well-being that enables each person to experience joy, meet the demands of everyday life, be resilient and pursue his/her own potential.
Read the definitions.
Additional comments: we tend to think about emotional health as “mental health”. We are talking about mental illness and substance abuse, but we are ALSO focusing on emotional “well being,” which is more about living a happy, fulfilled, productive life.

5. Emotional Health
Emotional Health includes a lot of conditions that are hard to define, like our levels of engagement, joy, satisfaction, well-being and resilience.
Often, a lack of Emotional Health involves the development of illnesses, such as:
Depression / Bi Polar disorders
Anxiety
Drug / alcohol abuse
Severe relationship strain
Neurological problems
Stress / trauma
Psychosis
This slide is self explanatory. It acknowledges that emotional health means a lot of different things, but it DOES include mental illness.

6. Key factors in sustaining Emotional Health
Maintaining physical health: healthy diet, good sleep, exercise and preventing illness/injury
Minimizing use of drugs, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco/nicotine
Stress management (hardiness) and resilience
Staying engaged and productive
Living within our financial means
(Healthy) Social activity and connectedness
This is a list of preventative factors. Generally, we maintain good emotional health when we engage in healthy behaviors, manage stress and stay socially active.

7. Signs you may be struggling with your Emotional Health
Feeling sad, “blue,” nervous, or detached
Thoughts of suicide
Increasing or misuse of drugs/alcohol (1 drink/day for women, 2/day for men)
Fatigue-sleeping too much or too little.
Detaching and withdrawing socially
Conflicts with others
Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
Excessive absenteeism or tardiness
Accidents and injuries
Sudden or significant deterioration in performance
Trouble making decisions
Trouble “bouncing back” after a bad day or event
This is not an exhaustive list, but it focuses on the signs we may be struggling. This list is not diagnostic but outlines some signs that someone may be struggling.

8. Resources for Health Trusted doctor Clergy member
Emotional Health
Resources for Health
Trusted doctor
Clergy member
Trusted friend or family member who has influence
Company doctor/nurse
Private counselor
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
If anyone is struggling with emotional health concerns, these are all good places to start.

9. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emotional Health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP is a voluntary, confidential, FREE benefit providing consultation, assessment, counseling and referrals to help you and your family address and resolve a variety of personal issues before they impact your well-being, health or productivity.
By phone: CAT-0565
By web and live-chat. Link on the Employee Assistance Program tab at: benefits.cat.com
On-site EAP offices
Caterpillar offers a variety of healthcare options. And the healthcare systems in most parts of the world will provide some level of mental health care.
Caterpillar’s main resource to offer employees and families is the EAP. EAP may not be available in all locations.
Slide content is self explanatory.

10. Other Helpful Resources
Emotional Health
Finally Friday
Other Helpful Resources
EAP website: benefits.cat.com > employee assistance program
Mentalhealthscreening.org
Mentalhealth America:

11. Questions? Dr. John Pompe pompejc@cat.com
Monica Ratcliff, LCSW
Caterpillar’s EAP
Contract Dr. Pompe or Monica Ratcliff with any questions about emotional health or Caterpillar’s EAP.