The COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health and wellbeing of employees well beyond the immediacy of the initial crisis.
Employers have a unique ability and responsibility to encourage and maintain a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. Employers can take action to identify, engage and support employees who may be experiencing these issues.
This space is dedicated to addressing topics like mental health, stress reduction, substance misuse and more. This page will be updated with NSC and partner materials as they become available.
● Mental Health Webinar Series
● SAFER: Stress and Mental Health Playbook
● SAFER: Mental Health and the Workplace
● SAFER: Managing Employee Stress and Anxiety
● SAFER: Managing Employee Stress and Anxiety – Quick Hit Webinar
● SAFER: Employee Perception Survey including questions on mental health
● Working with Benefits Providers: Mental Health Issues Checklist
● Employer Role in Mental Health During COVID-19
● How to Protect the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19 – NSC Member Exclusive
● Mental Health and COVID-19: Practical Tips for Safety Professionals and Supervisors – NSC Member Exclusive
For Employees
● Family Safety & Health Special Edition
● Tips to Remain 'Sane and Safe' During Social Distancing
● Healthcare Workers and Mental Health During COVID-19
● Safety Talk: Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19 – NSC Member Exclusive
● Safety Talk: Managing Stress During a Time of Crisis – NSC Member Exclusive
Opioids and COVID-19 |
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As of June 2020, at least 30 states reported opioid overdose fatalities rose in correlation with the COVID-19 pandemic. These documents will help you address this growing concern and provide workers with the assistance they need.
For Employers
● Understanding Substance Use Disorders
● Substance Use Prevention
● Treatment and Recovery During COVID-19
● Training and Supporting Supervisors in Addressing Substance Use
● We Can’t Let COVID-19 Halt Our Progress With the Opioid Epidemic
● NSC Workplace Wellbeing Hub
● Substance Use Cost Calculator for Employers
For Employees
● Asking for Help at Work
● A Prevention Checklist for Employees
● An Epidemic During a Pandemic
COVID-19 pOSTERS |
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● Beat Back-to-Work Stress
● Beat Back-to-Work Stress: Español
● Don't Touch
● Good Health Starts With Good Habits
● Good Health Starts With Good Habits: Español
● Maintaining Mental Health
● Maintaining Mental Health: Español
● Meeting Room Notice
● Refrain from Physical Contact
● Sanitizing Your Work Area
● Sanitizing Your Work Area: Español
● Stay at Home
● Take Care, Don't Share
For Employees
● American Psychiatric Association: Coronavirus and Mental Health
● Center for Workplace Mental Health: Employee Mental Health, Wellbeing During and Beyond COVID-19
● National Alliance on Mental Illness
● The Kennedy Forum: COVID-19 Resources
● World Health Organization: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19
We know employee mental health has safety implications, and addressing mental health is a critical pillar of our SAFER effort. Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO, shares a message in honor of World Mental Health Day.
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