Stress is the reaction a person has when we perceive the demands of their work exceed their ability or resources to cope.<\/p>\n
Employers must do what they can to reduce the psychological risks to workers and others at the workplace. Below are some tips to assist with managing stress.<\/p>\n
More information about work-related psychological health and safety and how to meet your duties can be found in the Safe Work Australia Guide<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/covid-19-information-workplaces\/mental-health-and-covid-19<\/p>\n
Sharing support services available to employees such as encouraging employees to use your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if available and creating an internal central point of contact for employees to contact if they have any concerns.<\/p>\n
Other free services available are:<\/p>\n
Beyond Blue<\/a>\u00a0– telephone support and\u00a0NewAccess<\/a>, a free online mental health support program.<\/p>\n Centre Care<\/a>\u00a0– telephone support.<\/p>\n Headspace<\/a>– a guided-meditation app.<\/p>\n Lifeline<\/a>\u00a0– telephone support.<\/p>\n Mensline Australia<\/a>\u00a0– telephone support.<\/p>\n myCompass<\/a>\u00a0– a personalised self-help tool for your mental health.<\/p>\n Moodgym<\/a>\u00a0– interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practice skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n