Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector for the Security Sector Chapter V,Section25oftheMentalHealthAct facilitatesMentalHealthPromotionandPoliciesin theWorkplace • Employersshalldevelopappropriatepoliciesand programsonmentalhealthissues • Correctthestigmaanddiscriminationassociatedwith mentalconditions • Identifyandprovidesupport,treatment,and psychosocial supporttoindividualswithmentalhealth conditions. Slide 18 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector RiskstoMentalHealthinclude: • Inadequatehealthandsafetypolicies • Poorcommunicationandmanagement practices • LimitedparticipationindecisionͲmakingor lowcontroloverone’sareaofwork • Lowlevelsofsupportfortheemployees • Inflexibleworkinghours • Uncleartasksororganizationalobjectives Slide 19 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector Risksmayberelatedtojobcontent,suchas unsuitabletasksfortheperson’scompetenciesor ahighandunrelentingworkload. Somejobsmaycarryahigherpersonalrisksthan others(e.g.firstresponderssuchasmilitaryand policeofficersandhumanitarianworkers)which mayhaveanimpactonmentalhealthandbea causeofsymptomsofmentaldisordersorleadto harmfuluseofalcoholandillicitandpsychoactive drugs. Risksmaybeincreasedinsituationswherethere isalackofteamcohesionorsocialsupport. Slide 20 71