Are HR managers responsible for employees’ mental health?

Are HR managers responsible for employees’ mental health?

Fels, A (2016) Australians are spending more on mental health services and employers need to take note, The Conversation, 3 February 2016, https://theconversation.com/australians-are-spending-more-on-mental-health-services-and-employers-need-to-take-notice-53642

Then watch these three short videos. While you’re watching consider the questions related to each, and take some notes for yourself.

1, Watch ”Michael’s story” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9qS4gC2KG0&list=PLJz9wqasvcXqwXoeg6BvfTw6SjhpUNIzv

Michael describes how organisations can approach mental illness in an employee in different ways.  As you watch, consider:

  • What can HR Managers do to provide help during mental illness, particularly when employees return to work, or keeping working?
  1. Now watch this video, “Sonia’s story” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_MiJWXtizE&list=PLJz9wqasvcXqwXoeg6BvfTw6SjhpUNIzv&index=3

As you watch, consider:

  • What are some workplace factors that might affect the mental health of employees?
  • What initiatives can HR managers take to minimise mental illness, or improve mental health, amongst their employees?
  1. Finally, watch “Len’s story”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EojU0oI63M&list=PLJz9wqasvcXqwXoeg6BvfTw6SjhpUNIzv&index=7