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NARRATOR: Humans typically have a
hard time with change

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under normal circumstances.

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Now with COVID-19 the
world is learning new ways

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to live life and build
community and work, which

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can heighten feelings
of frustration, anxiety,

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and stress.

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It's important for
organizations to lead

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with mental health in mind
by creating a supportive

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space for teams. Before COVID,

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almost 60% of employees
never spoke to anyone

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at work about their
mental health status.

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Many aren't aware of
the resources available

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or are afraid to use them.

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So what can managers
do to support

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their team's mental health?

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Lead by example.

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Being honest about
your own mental health

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will help create that
supportive space.

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Let's take a look.

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ANIMATED CHARACTER 1: Hi, everyone.

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I've been having a hard time
these past few days feeling

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a bit anxious about all the
changes that are happening.

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I'm trying to focus
on what I can control.

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So I decided to participate in
our remote meditation session

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this morning as
part of my self-care.

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It helped me feel a little
calmer to start the day.

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Has anyone else
tried the session yet?

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What else are you doing
for self-care these days?

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As a reminder don't
forget that BusCorpCo

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wants to help you deal with the
challenges of working remotely.

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If you need to
adjust your schedule

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to accommodate childcare,
caregiving, or sickness,

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please trust we
will work with you

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to be as flexible as possible.

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I'll be setting up a weekly
check-ins with each of you

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to talk about any concerns.

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I'm confident in the work
we're doing as a team

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and appreciate that
you're all trying

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to adjust to your
new work environment.

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If you're experiencing
feelings of self isolation

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or having trouble adjusting
please remember, you can reach

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out to me directly or to the
employee assistance program.

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This program is
confidential and designed

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to help employees when needed.

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I know this is tough,
but I also know

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we can handle this together.

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NARRATOR: Organizations need to ensure
that their employees understand

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the mental health benefits
and resources available.

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Be specific: phone
numbers and websites.

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Reiterate organizational
support. And lead by example

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through honesty
communication and compassion.
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