MENTAL HEALTH AWARNESS

AL WASEET MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER

 DEFENTIONS:

❑ WHO health organization definitions:

► Health:
► a state of complete physical , mental and social well being, not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
► Meatal health:
► state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own
cop with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to the community.
 OVERVIEW

► It is important to treat mental health like we do

physical health.
► We do not blame individuals for getting sick so we
should be accepting of individuals who may be
struggling with mental health issues.
► People affected by mental illness are not alone or
uncommon – 1 in 5 adults deal with a mental
health condition.
 OVERVIEW

► People at-risk for suicide are not weak and should

not feel shame – they are in a place of hopelessness
and we can show them that they are important and
cared for.
► Mental health is a personal issue, a family issue, a
community issue, and a society issue.
► mental health is an important part of Safety 24/7 .
 COMMON MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIOS

❑ Twomental health conditions that are most

frequently observed in the workplace are:

► depression .
► anxiety.
 WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

❑ Depression is one of the most common types of

mental health conditions and often develops
alongside anxiety.
► Depression can be mild and short-lived or severe and
long-lasting. Some people are affected by depression
only once, while others may experience it multiple
times.
► Depression can lead to suicide, but this is preventable
when appropriate support is provided. It’s important
to know that much can be done to help people who
are thinking about suicide.
 WHAT IS ANXIETY?

❑ Anxiety is the feeling you get when you’re worried or

scared about something. It is a natural, human feeling
of fear or panic. Afterwards, we usually calm down
and feel better.
► Small amounts of worry and fear can help keep us
safe and even protect us from danger. But sometimes
anxiety can make us feel like things are worse than
they actually are and can feel overwhelming.
Constant worry can lead to prolonged anxiety.
 FACTS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

► The Construction industry has the second highest

rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3
per100,000 workers according to the Center for
Disease Control (CDC).
 WHAT MAKES CONSTRUCTION
WORKERS VULNERABLE?

► We work in roles that are isolating.

► Employment is dependent on economy.
► Spending large amounts of time away from family
and friends.
► Chronic pain caused by manual labor.
► Stress due to time constraints, work environment &
poor sleep.
► Stigma of mental illness encourages secrecy &
isolation.
 CONTINUE….

► The list can go on and on. We want to provide you

with a way to address these issues and to recognize
the signs and symptoms.

► Once recognized you can then get the proper help

to make sure that we all go home to our friends and
family every day.
 ASK FOR HELP…

❑ If this is how your life feels, please talk with

► friend.
► family member.
► co-worker .
► call a support hotline.
❑ You don’t have to be a mental health
professional to help someone who is
struggling.
 WARNING SIGNS

► Talking about self-harm.

► Self criticism, self hatred.
► Withdrawing from others.
► Self-destructive behavior.
► No hope for the future.
► Decreased productivity.
► Talking about being a burden.
► Extreme mood swings.
► Increased tardiness.
► Absenteeism.
 PREVENTION TIPS

► Don’t ignore it – Speak up if you’re worried

► Show your concern, that you’ve noticed they are
acting differently and inquire why they don’t seem
like themselves.
► Respond quickly if you believe your
friend/coworker is in crisis.
► Offer help and support.
► Call the suicide prevention hotline or crisis text line
for ideas to help your coworker.
THANK YOU
AL WASEET MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER
BY DR.AHMED BARAKAT