Psychosocial Matters
Prioritising our wellbeing is no longer a mere option, but a strategic imperative, as the impacts of psychosocial wellbeing are a key driver of workforce productivity and culture and one of the leading causes of burnout. Nearly 1 in 5 individuals grapple with mental health challenges annually, impacting approximately half of the population over their lifetime.
In their presentation at the Logan Small Business Conference and Showcase, Sonia and Narelle will delve into the importance of psychosocial hazard management in the workplace. Participants will understand what psychosocial hazards are, their significance, and how poor mental health impacts life beyond work, while learning practical strategies to champion mentally healthy workplaces and practices, enhance communication, and support themselves and colleagues.
Participants will discover how to initiate conversations about mental health, recognise your role in leading mental health efforts, and model positive behaviour. Gain valuable insights and tools for implementing effective psychosocial hazard management, promoting a healthy work-life balance, and ultimately creating a supportive and productive work environment.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding Psychosocial Hazards: Walk away knowing what they are, why they matter and the effect poor mental health has on you away from work.
- Enhance Workplace Wellbeing: Practical strategies to implement for ourselves and colleagues to foster a mentally healthy workplace.
- Strengthen Communication: Learn how to start a conversation with someone who you see struggling, and why it is important to say something.
- Promote Leadership Support: What you do and say matters! Recognise yourself as leader of your own mental health and what you can do to model that for others.
- Practical Management Steps: Gain insights into effective strategies and tools for implementing psychosocial hazard management within your business, and work towards a healthy work/life balance.
Meet The MYnd and Me Team
The MYnd and Me team consists of dedicated individuals with a range of personal and professional experiences and passions using a strengths-based framework, to be a beacon of iinnovation in the field of psychosocial wellbeing. Through our unwavering commitment to being holistic and personalised, we understand that no two organisations are the same, and no two individuals’ psychosocial needs are identical. We excel in crafting bespoke solutions that align with the culture, vision, challenges, and goals of our clients, while assessing current systems, identifying pain points, areas needing improvement, and untapped potential, to tailor a framework that fits.
MYnd and Me consult with sole traders to organisations with over 480 employees, across Australia and New Zealand, to guide them through every phase of their framework’s deployment.
Narelle O’Dwyer
With a background in community Nursing, Narelle has been working to support people for over 8 years. As the Client Support Manager for MYnd & Me, Narelle is the frontline for all our NDIS and Private clients, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships and supporting our clients to take the lead on their recovery journey. Narelle takes a person-centred approach to leading her team of mental health support workers, while supporting their wellbeing and professional development.
Sonia Chapman
Sonia has been working in the mental and Allied health sector for over 5 years, and has completed her Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and is currently working towards a degree in Speech Pathology. Sonia is one of MYnd & Me’s Workplace Wellbeing Consultants, assisting in employee coaching and leadership presentations and trainings.