If life is in danger call 000
Reach out to employees and create a mentally healthy workplace. Your staff will look to you for leadership, guidance and support. There are several things employers can do to support staff whilst they are working from home, during the COVID-19 pandemic:
· Increase your own knowledge about mental health and be aware of the support
available
· Educate your staff about mental health in the workplace
· Talk openly about mental health at work and encourage others to do the same
· Provide support to any team member who is struggling with their mental health
· Communicate regularly with your team
· Improve work design by addressing potential workplace stressors
· Encourage:
Mentally healthy work habits
Healthy work routines, Schedule breaks
Regular sleep routines
Eating healthy foods
Physical activity
Staying connected with Colleagues
· Work with your team to develop a plan
Click HERE for further information from the Department of Health
References and resources:
beyondblue.org.au.
https://www.headsup.org.au/
Coping during the coronavirus outbreak
National Debt Helpline
http://www.health.gov.au
http://www.who.int
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
https://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/healthy-eating-pyramid
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/getting/overcoming/tips
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/centrelink