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The goal of this blog is to provide useful information on every aspect of workplace health - from wellness and injury prevention through to rehabilitation and recovery at work.
Movember
75% of suicides in Australia are men and it is the leading cause of death in men aged between 18 and 44.
Movember is a popular annual event where men around the world start letting their mo's grow - the aim of which is to raise awareness and funds towards men's health issues, with mental health being one of the
main critical areas.
Mental health awareness is on the rise and as a result, so is awareness of the impact a negative workplace culture and a lack of psychological support can have on productivity and employee satisfaction.
Recent
studies have shown 30% of men don't open up about their mental health concerns
in case it has a negative impact on their career
Suicide is the most
common cause of death for men aged between 18 and 44
Actevate provided confidential EAP counselling services to over 30 companies within the last 12 months alone, and our records show only 32% of which were requested by male employees.
Actevate's EAP counselling: Oct 2018-Oct 2019
The
EAP can
be utilised for any personal or work-related issues impacting employee well-being. EAP counselling is an informal discussion with an experienced professional, focused
on determining the employee's needs and concerns to select the most effective coping
strategies and solutions.
The Actevate team is aiming to encourage men to reach out and utilise the EAP, with the ultimate goal of supporting both men and women with their mental health and well-being.
For further information on accessing the EAP for your workplace - send us an email or call us on 1300 663 155
Source: Movember Australia | Beyond Blue | SANE Australia