October 2011
In this issue, we look at Mental Health Awareness Week 2011 and how the theme, GET IN THE GAME: Training for happiness, relates to your mental health and wellbeing, and we ask what you will be doing in your workplace to encourage good mental health.
We also bring you an article about how staff at the University of Auckland are benefiting from a range of mental health seminars.
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Until next time!
Mauri ora
Amanda Bradley
MHF Northern Development Manager
Contents
- In the News
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Organisational Profile: University of Auckland
- Working Well Toolkit
- Join Working Well: Now even easier
In the News
Half of Kiwi workers want to quit
Source:(2011 September) NZ Herald
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A recent employment study conducted by Insync surveys found that while pay, benefits and conditions were the top factors that made a “dream employer” most rspondents valued a good work-life balance and work culture over salary.
Difficult staff can be such hard work
Source:(2011 September) NZ Herald
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Individuals who interact with people they perceive to be difficult could enhance their own career by learning about effective communication, conflict management and resolution.
Good night's sleep goes a long way
Source:(2011 July) NZ Herald
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Studies show that approximately 30 per cent of people working "normal" hours in New Zealand experience sleep problems in a year and about 10 per cent describe the experience as very distressing. The figures for shift workers are significantly higher (50 per cent plus).
More articles of interest can be viewed in the news section on Working Well’s website.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2011 runs from Monday 10 October through to Sunday 16 October and this year's theme is GET IN THE GAME: Training for happiness.
“Just like our physical health, our mental health requires effort and application,” says Judi Clements, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation. “Caring for our mental health should be a part of everyday life: in our interactions at home, in our communities, at work and with the people around us. It needn’t be a daunting task, start small, work at it over time and you’ll ‘get in the game’.”
Take a closer look at this year's theme and think about what you will do during MHAW in your workplace, how you will do it and the benefits you would like to see.
Organisational Profile: University of Auckland
In this issue we profile the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Arts department and their recent rollout of Working Well seminars to increase mental resilience as part of their health and wellbeing programme.
Working Well Toolkit
A range of mental health topics are available in the Working Well online community. Organisations wanting to take advantage of the online material through the members’ only section can do so here.
Or you can purchase your copy of the Working Well Toolkit at the special price of 14.95 incl GST (excl p&p)
Join Working Well’s Online Community: Now it's even easier!
Working Well’s online community members gain access to a secure login area with a number of features and benefits as well as 15% discount on workplace training packages, conferences and public workshops!
Join Working Well today for only $495.00 (excl GST) annually.
