Mental Health Toolkit and social wellbeing psychological emotional

Mental Health Toolkit

and social well-being psychological, emotional • A person’s mental health determines how they: • Handle stress • Relate to others • Make choices

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Risk Factors

• Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings • Feelings of: • Hopelessness and/or pessimism • Guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness • Irritability / restlessness • Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable • Fatigue / decreased energy • Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, making decisions • Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping

• Overeating / appetite loss • Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts • Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease, even with treatment • For a comprehensive list of signs and symptoms, visit: http: //fla-lap. org/self -tests/signs-and-symptoms/

Prevention • Stress Release • Time Management • Yoga • Meditation • Work Disconnect • Social Connection

Prevention – The Law Firm’s Role

Prevention – The Colleague’s Role

Prevention – The Colleague’s Role DO • Make observations about how your work is being impacted and let the person respond • Listen in a nonjudgmental way • Get support from others if you feel the person is in danger or if you feel your job is at risk • Jump to conclusions — it’s not always a mental health issue • Push your colleague to share DON’T personal details • Become the person’s de facto therapist; point the person to professional help Become familiar with your firm’s policy on mental illness and procedure for reporting issues that may be affecting the workplace or work product.

Prevention – The Colleague’s Role Finding the Right Words What Not to say: Try Instead: "How's your health? " "How can we help you do your job? " “You seem depressed. ” “You’re not your usual self. ” "Snap out of it. " "Do you want to talk about it? " "Think positive. " "It's always OK to ask for help. " "I know exactly what you're going through. " “It’s hard for me to understand exactly what you’re going through, but I can see that it’s distressing for you. ”