12 JUMP START GUIDE | JUNE 2021
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Key Performance Behaviours (KPBs)
An active program is in place that facilitates mental health and
substance use disorder awareness training.
Campaigns are in place to eliminate the stigma associated with
mental illness and substance use disorders.
Regular evaluation and monitoring of communication effectiveness
of psychological health and safety initiatives.
Education on suicide ideation for persons at risk and access to
support in the workplace.
Proactive prevention programs such as promoting mental fitness
and resiliency are in place.
Constant evaluation and monitoring of the employee experience
to uncover potential mental harm and mental distress.
Score: ___ /6
Three action steps for consideration:
PRACTISE MENTAL FITNESS – Provide all employees an opportunity
to develop a personalized mental fitness program to enhance
their personal psychological protection. Like personal protective
equipment, this is the last line of defence for psychological health
and safety.
EDUCATE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS – Provide
employees with education and awareness to assist with removing
stigma and facilitate help-seeking behaviours.
INCREASE AWARENESS OF SUICIDE IDEATION – Suicide is one of
the top three causes of death on the planet. Educate to normalize
suicide ideation, provide pathways for help, and encourage talking
and early intervention to save lives at work and in the community.
BUILDING BLOCK 7
PREVENTION
Defines how the employer will help employees proactively
gain knowledge and skills to reduce mental harm and promote
mental health.
