How to Manage Mental Health within Your Teams
Welcome to today's podcast, where we focus on the critical aspects of employee wellbeing in the workplace and the importance of managing mental health, especially for managers. Amid the ongoing challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there's never been a more crucial time to prioritise mental health and wellbeing.
Key Topics Covered:
- Impact of Covid-19: Explore how factors like workspace, blurred boundaries between home and work, zoom fatigue, seasonal changes, and lack of commute affect employee mental health.
- Safety and Uncertainty: Understand the importance of creating a sense of safety and predictability in these uncertain times.
- Remote Management: Learn strategies for effectively managing mental health remotely, recognising the challenges of online interactions.
- Mental Health Spectrum: Discuss the wide range of mental health experiences, from mild stress to severe anxiety and depression, and how managers can respond.
- Fear and Vulnerability: Address the common fears managers face in discussing mental health and how to overcome them to support their teams better.
4 Strategies for Managing Mental Health in Your Teams:
- Don't Make Assumptions: Avoid assuming your team is okay based on superficial cues. Engage in deeper conversations to truly understand their wellbeing.
- Build Trust: Foster trust by being vulnerable yourself. Show your team that it's safe to discuss their mental health without fear of judgment or discrimination.
- Lead by Example: Demonstrate healthy work habits and boundaries. Your behaviour sets the tone for your team's expectations and practices.
- Signpost Resources: Guide employees to available mental health resources and support systems, ensuring they get the help they need promptly.
Join us as we delve into these strategies and more, offering practical insights to help you enhance employee wellbeing and effectively manage mental health in your organisation. Let's create a supportive, resilient workplace together.
