1. Manager Training Month Date, Year

2. An educational initiative that focuses on mental health (specifically depression) and encourages people who need help to seek it.
Studies show that people want their employers to do more to help them improve their health and get the most from their employer-provided health and wellness plans.
There is a connection between mental health
and productivity.

3. Embrace the initiative Recognize the symptoms Reduce the stigma
Share the resources
Embrace the initiative
Understand the statistics
Recognize the symptoms
Reduce the stigma
Share the resources

4. 25 percent of the working population suffers from a treatable mental illness.

5. Slowed thoughts and difficulty thinking
Lack of concentration
Forgetfulness and difficulty remembering
Trouble making decisions
Lack of interest in activities, low motivation
In MEN – irritability, anger; In WOMEN – tearfulness, upset
Feelings of sadness
Self-medication
Sleep disturbance, can’t get going in the a.m. 

6. Poor quality work
Procrastination, accidents on the job
Indecisiveness, slowed productivity
Presenteeism – “just showing up”
Missed deadlines, absenteeism
Poor relationships with co-workers, a boss, clients
Low morale in the workplace
Late to work

7. Promote transparency and openness in discussions of mental health concerns
Encourage symptom management through early recognition
Support employees when they seek assistance
Share similar stories or experiences if you can
Reach out to HR and/or EAP for support on how to have these conversations
“I’ve noticed you’ve been absent a lot lately. Is there anything you’d like to talk about? I’m worried about you.”

8. People are less impaired at work if they have positive expectations and knowledge about the effectiveness of treatment.
Remember, counseling and medication options are not the only solutions. Reinforce healthy lifestyle solutions to help manage symptoms:
Exercise
Nutrition
Stress management
Healthy sleep habits

9. Company Intranet (if applicable)
RightDirectionForMe.com
Anonymous Assessment Tool
Links and Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
TALK
Company Intranet (if applicable)
EAP
Benefits Program

10. Launch Date: [Month Date], [Year]
Posters
Intranet Content
Team Meetings