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Introduction to Mental Health Awareness for Head Teachers

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1 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness for Head Teachers
for North East EPHA’s Meeting 12 June 2019 Julie Temple Partner Birkett Long LLP

2 Points we will consider
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Points we will consider Mental health in the workplace Recognising symptoms of mental ill health Best practice in how to deal with employees with mental health issues

3 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
What is mental health? “A state of wellbeing in which every individual realises 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” World Health Organisation

4 Mental ill health: example conditions
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental ill health: example conditions Depression Anxiety Stress Schizophrenia Personality disorders

5 Mental ill health: possible triggers
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental ill health: possible triggers Pressure at work Longer hours Low levels of control Poor support Poor communication

6 Mental ill health: possible triggers
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental ill health: possible triggers Financial pressures Relationship problems Moving house

7 Recognising symptoms Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
People with a mental health diagnosis who are healthy and performing well People with a diagnosis who are unwell People with no diagnosis who are well People with no diagnosis but who are very unwell and may not even realise it

8 Recognising symptoms: physical
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Recognising symptoms: physical Fatigue Indigestion or upset stomach Headaches Appetite and weight changes Joint and back pain Changes in sleep patterns Changes in speech Sweating or feeling cold

9 Recognising symptoms: psychological
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Recognising symptoms: psychological Mood changes Indecision Changes in personality – motivation, humour Distraction or confusion Lapses in memory Difficulty relaxing

10 Recognising symptoms: behavioural
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Recognising symptoms: behavioural Increased smoking, drinking, drugs Withdrawal Irritability, anger, aggression Over-excitement Restlessness Lateness, leaving early or extended lunches Increased sickness absence Uncharacteristic errors Uncharacteristic problems with colleagues

11 Mental health: example roadblocks
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental health: example roadblocks Individual Manager/organisation They don’t know Lack of awareness, understanding and confidence Stigma Not my problem! Fear: discrimination impact on career repercussions at home considered responsible Getting it wrong Legal consequences Shhhhhh!

12 Mental health: key to resolution
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental health: key to resolution “create a climate where people feel confident to talk openly about the problems they are experiencing and trust [the school will] do the right thing by them” MFHA Line Managers’ Resource, 2016

13 Mental health: key to resolution
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental health: key to resolution “Having a manager who makes a point of looking out for everyone has changed my life” “What made a huge difference was being asked if I was okay” People Managers’ Guide To Mental Health, CIPD

14 Mental health: example roadblocks
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Mental health: example roadblocks Individual Manager/organisation They don’t know Lack of awareness, understanding and confidence Stigma Fear: discrimination impact on career repercussions at home considered responsible Getting it wrong Legal consequences Talk openly

15 Why it matters: Facts and figures
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Why it matters: Facts and figures One in four people experience a mental health issue per year 1 in 5 to 1 in 6 adults are suffering from a mental health issue at any given time 1 in 5 take time off for stress But 90% feel unable to be honest about it 49% feel uncomfortable talking to employer about their mental health 9 in 10 who experience mental ill health experience stigma and discrimination

16 Around 70 million working days lost to mental ill health per year
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Why it matters: Facts and figures Around 70 million working days lost to mental ill health per year This costs between £70bn and £100bn per year MFHA Line Managers’ Resource, 2016

17 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
Best practice

18 Birkett Long HR Our commitment to you
HR’S ROLE IN DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR Birkett Long HR Our commitment to you HR support solutions that work for you Expert advice and business acumen Choice of service Matching your needs No nasty surprises!

19 Birkett Long Human Resources
HR’S ROLE IN DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR Birkett Long Human Resources Charlotte Holman Solicitor Reggie Lloyd Associate Solicitor Julie Temple Partner Head of BLHR & Employment Martin Hopkins Partner James Anaxagorou Business Development Manager

20 Thank you Julie Temple Partner Birkett Long LLP

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