Mental Health Campaign Committee Chairperson: Sis. Karen Grant-Simmons

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The purpose of the Committee is:

 To promote, encourage, and support healthy attitudes and behaviors among
members of the BPSU.

 To ensure that members have access to programs facilitating better lifestyle
choices, providing opportunities to practice healthy behavior individually, in
groups, and within the organizational context.

 To implement programs that motivate changes in individual employee behavior,
challenge stigmatizing beliefs about mental health, and create opportunities
for group support interactions.

 To foster a psychologically safe working environment by aligning leadership,
policies, practices, and the physical work environment with healthy behavior
change.

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 To play a crucial role in communicating, participating, motivating, and
supporting members to:
i. Create a healthy worksite and a culture of mental wellness.
ii. Foster collaboration and enthusiasm among employees.
iii. Reshape the company/organizational culture to promote healthy living.
iv. Encourage a psychologically safe working environment.
 To organize regular workshops or webinars covering various aspects of mental
health to enhance awareness and understanding.

 To create an online resource hub to provide individuals with access to articles
promoting mental health, along with information about local mental health
services and professionals.

 To recruit and train mental health ambassadors or shop stewards within each
bargaining unit, serving as points of contact for mental health-related issues
and initiatives.

 To encourage success stories of members who have overcome mental health
challenges will be highlighted and celebrated to inspire others and reduce
stigma.

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Specific Areas of Responsibility:

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 The Committee has limited authority to operate within its annually approved
budget; and acts as advisors to the General Council as it relates to the
improvement and advocacy of mental health matters.
 The Committee shall collaborate with other BPSU standing and ad-hoc
committees when their objectives align to prevent overlapping events and
enhance BPSU membership participation.
 The Committee is responsible for establishing and enforcing guidelines and
procedures that align with the BPSU Strategic Plan to govern its operations and
initiatives.

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Committee Members:

Sis. Shavonna Simpson, Secretary
Sis. Dr. Zina Zuill
Sis. Yatana Hemmings
Sis. Marie-Ann Brown
Sis. Isis Wellman

Email: mentalhealthcampaigncommittee@bpsu.bm

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