Problem
Background:
A survey conducted on behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), found that many people in Canada have seen their stress levels double since the onset of COVID-19, with fears over physical well-being and personal finances cited as the primary reasons. Nearly 40 per cent reported that their mental health is worse or somewhat worse than before the outbreak. But, despite their self-awareness, more than three in four people reported that, over the last month (May 2020), they have almost never or never sought mental health information online.
Overview: As workplaces started opening, employers had to consider the social distancing rules and new safety rules for their employees, clients and customers. In the midst of these changes, employees were experiencing stress due to the pandemic and likely to experience work related stress from the changed realities of work.
i. Identify interventions you would recommend that can be implemented in the workplace, in the community and at home?
ii. Identify the resources/ services which can be provided by workplaces to help employees deal with stress. How effective are they - what may be their limitations?