Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Bullyingandpsychologicalharassment (aka“mobbing”)arecommonlyreported causesofworkͲrelatedstressbyworkers andpresentriskstothehealthof workers.Theyareassociatedwithboth psychologicalandphysicalproblems. Bullyingcancausereducedproductivity andincreasedstaffturnover.Itcanalso haveanegativeimpactonfamilyand socialinteractions. Slide 21 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector CreatingaHealthyWorkplace Interventionsandgoodpracticesthatprotectand promotementalhealthintheworkplaceinclude: • Implementing andenforcinghealthandsafety policiesandpractices,includingidentifyingdistress, harmfuluseofpsychoactivesubstancesandillness, andthenprovidingresourcestomanagethem Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector for the Security Sector • Informingstaffthatsupportisavailable • Involvingemployeesindecisionmaking,conveyinga feelingofcontrolandparticipation • Implementingorganizationalpracticesthatsupporta healthyworkͲlifebalance • Providingprogramsforthecareerdevelopmentof employees • Recognizingandrewardingthecontributionof employees Slide 22 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector ACTIVITYIII.WorkͲRelatedStressandManagement Stress isacommonphenomenonexperiencedby almostallindividuals.Stressmaybeviewedasareal orinterpretedthreattothephysiologicaland psychologicalresponseproducingmentaltensionor physiologicalreactionsleadingtoillness. Occupationalstressisdefinedasanydiscomfort whichisfeltandperceivedatapersonalleveland triggeredbyinstances,eventsorsituationsthatare toointenseandfrequenttoexceedaperson'scoping capabilitiesandresourcestohandlethem adequately. Simplyput,occupationalstressisstressatwork. Slide 23 72