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Controlling Work-Related Mental Stress Abdulrahman Al-Ishaq Abdulla Ansari Kavya Mary Thomas Students at the College of the North Atlantic Qatar Health, Safety, Environment Program Introduction By the end of this presentation, you will be


  1. Controlling Work-Related Mental Stress Abdulrahman Al-Ishaq Abdulla Ansari Kavya Mary Thomas Students at the College of the North Atlantic – Qatar Health, Safety, Environment Program

  2. Introduction By the end of this presentation, you will be able to: – Identify the signs and symptoms of – Explain the physiological response to; and – Outline the key preventative measures for work-related mental stress.

  3. Signs and Symptoms Physical Cognitive Emotional Behavioural • • • • Low energy Constant Easily agitated Change of • • Headaches worrying Feeling appetite • • • Upset stomach Racing overwhelmed Procrastination • • • Nausea thoughts Difficulty Avoiding • • Insomnia Forgetfulness & relaxing responsibilities • • • Aches & pains disorganization Low self- Exhibiting • • Tense muscles Inability to esteem nervous • • Chest pain focus Loneliness & behavior • • • Rapid heart Poor judgment depression Increased use • • beat Pessimistic Avoiding co- of alcohol • Frequent colds and/or workers and/or and infections negative cigarettes • Stress fractures

  4. Psychological Signs and Symptoms • Additional resource

  5. Physiological Response – HPA Axis

  6. Physiological Response – Cortisol

  7. Physiological Response – Systems

  8. Key Preventative Measures • Access to counseling is an effective strategy for companies to help employees manage mental stress • Exercise and recreational activities are proven to be effective ways to reduce mental stress

  9. Key Preventative Measures • Train supervisors to recognize the signs and symptoms of work-related mental stress • Educate employees about the hazards and controls of work-related mental stress

  10. Key Preventative Measures • Additional resource

  11. Conclusion • Work-related mental stress triggers physiological responses that alter physical, emotional, behavioural and cognitive performance • Learn to recognize the early signs and symptoms of work-related mental stress • Counseling, physical activity, and training are effective preventative measures for work-related mental stress • Additional resources can further direct you to reduce the consequences of work-related mental stress in your organization

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