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WorkWell – Stress and Decision Making
Most workplace stress skews your decisions; be aware that stress impairs judgment and increases risky choices, while simple practices like brief pauses and checklists restore clarity and improve outcomes. Key Takeaways: Stress narrows attention and increases reliance on heuristics, raising the likelihood of biased or impulsive choices. Acute stress impairs working memory and cognitive flexibility,…
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WorkWell – Preventing Compassion Fatigue
Over time you can develop compassion fatigue from constant caregiving; early signs signal rising risk of burnout. You need clear assessment, boundaries, and self-care; practical strategies reduce symptoms and restore resilience. Key Takeaways: Recognize early signs of compassion fatigue-persistent exhaustion, cynicism, reduced empathy-and use regular self-checks and peer debriefs to detect change. Adopt daily self-care…
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WorkWell – Psychological First Aid Basics
Just apply WorkWell skills so you can assess safety, reduce distress, and link people to help; watch for suicide or harm risks and act immediately, while offering calm, clear reassurance to support recovery. Key Takeaways: Psychological First Aid (PFA) focuses on immediate safety, comfort, and stabilization through practical support and clear information. Active listening, calm…
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WorkWell – Manager Support for Mental Health
There’s clear evidence that when you train managers to recognize stress and provide support, you prevent burnout, reduce absenteeism, and improve retention and productivity while lowering legal and safety risks. Key Takeaways: Program trains managers in practical skills to recognize signs of distress, hold supportive conversations, and connect employees to Employee Assistance Programs or mental…
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WorkWell – Talking About Mental Health at Work
Wellbeing at work affects you daily; silence can worsen burnout and increase errors, while open talk and reasonable adjustments improve safety and performance. You should learn signs, set boundaries, and seek support to protect your role and health. Key Takeaways: WorkWell offers practical conversation guides and example language managers and colleagues can use to raise…
