Shining Light on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention-Shining Light on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Webinar Handout

Shining Light on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Webinar Handout

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The document is a summary of a webinar focused on mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace, held on February 13, 2024. The key points discussed include the importance of addressing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, substance misuse, and suicide prevention as workplace safety concerns. The webinar highlighted industry and demographic risk factors for suicide and provided action steps for organizations to address these issues. The session emphasized the need for leadership engagement, raising mental health awareness, creating a mentally healthy organizational culture, and enhancing access to services and supports. Various strategies and resources were shared to promote mental wellbeing in the workplace, including integrating mental health resources into existing programs and practices, promoting psychological safety, educating employees about Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and removing barriers to care. The document also includes information on identifying signs of stress, learning suicide warning signs, and engaging in safety conversations about suicide. Additionally, role-playing scenarios and additional resources such as wallet cards, stickers, and online platforms were provided to support mental health initiatives. The webinar aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively promote mental health and prevent suicide in the workplace.

Keywords

Mental health

Suicide prevention

Workplace safety

Stress management

Anxiety

Substance misuse

Leadership engagement

Organizational culture

Employee Assistance Programs

Psychological safety