Workers Psychological Support Service Social Worker Karina Maxwell shares news and views on how workers experiencing psychological injury can access practical support and assistance.
Bullying in the Workplace
I found this infographic from Safe Work on workplace bullying and thought it would be important to share. As you can see, the prevalence of workplace bullying is shocking. Over the past decade, serious workplace injuries related to bullying and harassment have nearly doubled in Australia. In the last 5 years alone, there has been […]
COVID-19 and mental health
There are a lot of extra services to support people who are finding it challenging to keep mentally well during these unpredented times. Feel free to reach out to the social worker and connect, seek guidance and support. #InThisTogether
Issues impacting on your mental well being in the workplace
with WPSS Social Worker Karina Maxwell Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event by either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. I found this informative video that was played on […]