Section: Module 4: Lesson 2: Mental Health in the Workplace | Wellness in the Workplace | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Explain common mental health issues and the importance of promoting mental health in the workplace.
- Discuss the strategies, actions, and policies that can be done to manage mental health in the workplace.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read pages 5-11, and the first paragraph of page 12. (24 minutes)
CAMH - 2020
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Read pages 12-20 of the document. (25 minutes)
CAMH - 2020
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In this activity, you will propose a workplace wellness plan for an individual based on the case scenario.
Step 1. Study
Examine and study this case scenario:
Joey is an architect in a large architectural firm. Not long after he was recruited, he became unwell, suffering from depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, particularly when he was asked to work at locations other than the office. His performance was unsatisfactory. He was noticed to have strange and inconsistent behavior. His assistant eventually reported to management that Joey had been regularly drinking coffee spiked with alcohol. Joey’s supervisor and the HR manager decided to have a dialogue with Joey, to which Joey confessed that this was his coping mechanism for his anxiety. The supervisor and the HR manager have become aware of the situation but are unsure how to handle it. As such, they’ve allowed Joey to continue with this working pattern. They are seeking your help as a medical professional.
Step 2. Analyze
Analyze the case scenario above. Reflect on the potential strategies, actions, and policies that can be applied to manage Joey’s situation.
Step 3. Respond
Write a 200-500 word workplace wellness plan for Joey. Include the following points in your plan:
- The problem/s
- Target goals that are aligned with the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-limited)
- Interventions, strategies, policies that are applicable to the company, the employee, and the employee’s support networks
- Possible challenges that may impede the achievement of the target goals
- Other recommendations
Step 4: Share
To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).
Step 5: Interact
To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to the forum.”
OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”
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Quiz: Module 4
To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.
TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.