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Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Work and mental health :4. : Getting support : Should I tell my employer if I have a mental health problem? If you have an ongoing mental health problem you m...

Getting support : Should I tell my employer if I have a mental health problem? If you have an ongoing mental health problem you may be unsure of who to tell about it, when to tell them and how much to tell. You may be worried about how they may react and the consequences. More often than not I just ‘put on a brave face’ and make sure at all costs that no-one notices if I'm struggling. Many employers now have positive policies on disability and equality at work and take a more positive view of mental health problems, which ought to mean that being open about your mental health is less of a risk. There are also laws in place to protect you at work if you are considered to be disabled because of a mental health problem (see Rights at work). However, you may still want to think about the risks and benefits before making a decision. The potential risks of disclosing something about your mental health include: •being teased or harassed by other employees •being assumed...

Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Work and mental health :3. : Workplace bullying What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is more than someone being bossy and occasionally having an ang...

Workplace bullying What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is more than someone being bossy and occasionally having an angry outburst about work targets. It is when someone persistently acts towards you in a way that hurts, criticises or victimises you. They can be quite obvious – shouting or swearing or humiliating you in front of colleagues; or more underhand – constantly criticising you, isolating you from colleagues, spreading malicious rumours about you or blaming you whenever things go wrong. Bullying can often: •undermine your ability, causing you to lose your self-confidence and self-esteem •intimidate you in a way that makes you feel very vulnerable, alone,angry and powerless •cause you stress •lead to anxiety and/or depression. What can I do if I’m being bullied? If you are being bullied, you have three choices: putting up with it; standing firm and taking action; or leaving your job. Putting up with it is likely to be damaging in the long term, bu...

Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Work and mental health :2. : Work and stress : What are the signs of stress? These are some of the typical signs of stress: Physical Psychological Behavio...

Work and stress : What are the signs of stress? These are some of the typical signs of stress: Physical Psychological Behavioural  tiredness anxiety increased smoking or drinking  a tight chest tearfulness withdrawal or aggression indigestion feeling low lateness headaches mood changes recklessness  appetite and weight changes indecision difficulty concentrating  joint and back pain loss of motivation increased sensitivity    low self-esteem.    What causes stress at work? While stress sometimes has its roots outside work, it is the most common cause of work-related illness. If you are experiencing some of the symptoms above, you may want to think about why. Here are some of the common causes of stress at work: •having too much or too little to do •work that is too difficult or too easy •the pressure of deadlines •shift work •physically demanding work •lack of control over what you do and how you do it •poor w...

Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): De... : Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Depression :3. : Mind : ( 24/10/2012. ): Depression :3. : What causes depression? Depressi...