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INTELLECTUAL PERSONAL WELL-BEING EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL WSPS.CA WSPS.CA 300-AWE-01-IGDO | APR 2020 For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) The impact stress will have on you depends on your EXTERNAL SUPPORTS and INTERNAL RESOURCES (e.g., coping skills and resiliency) While managing COVID-19 watch for signs of MENTAL HEALTH RISK Examples of common signs and symptoms when we experience a period of stress. Self CONCERNED When you notice the above symptoms and you are feeling distracted, worried and confused about what to do. EXHAUSTED You have tried all your options and solutions to feel better and feel mentally overwhelmed READY You want to feel better and are willing to talk and ask for help to reach out to your EFAP, local community mental health, crisis line or 911. Concerned about someone's mental health Be patient, caring and non-judgmental. Listen; do not challenge or dismiss their feelings. Get contact numbers ready for EFAP, crisis lines, community resources such as CMHA. Encourage them to talk with a mental health professional and share access numbers when ready. Keep lines of communication open, and keep checking until you believe they are safe. Tips for when and how to get support: Impact on Mood Anxiety Restlessness Lack of motivation or focus Feeling overwhelmed Irritability or anger Sadness or depression Impact on Body Headache Muscle tension or pain Chest pain Fatigue Change in sex drive Stomach upset Sleep problems Impact on Behaviours Overeating or undereating Angry outbursts Drug or alcohol abuse Tobacco use Social withdrawal Exercising less often Impaired judgement Inability to concentrate Easily distracted Memory loss Excessive worry Difficulty making decisions/ procrastination Questioning values Loss of purpose and meaning Isolating yourself from friends, family, and your community Loneliness Excessively busy Anxiety Anger Irritability Depression Hopeless/trapped Out of control Guilty/self-conscious Apathy Feeling of incompetence Suicidal thoughts Muscular tension/headaches Upset stomach Grinding/clenching teeth Difficulty sleeping/fatigue Cold hands and feet Trembling/shakiness Frequent colds, flu, infections Rapid loss or gain in weight Significant tiredness Low energy Signs and symptoms indicating Mental Distress: In partnership: YOUR EFAP#: