#ToolboxTuesday - Workplace Mental Health

Toolbox Tuesday - Workplace Mental Health

“Mental illness has a significant impact on all of our lives; it costs our economy billions and our society untold grief. In short, it's a major national health problem,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper in August 2007.

Mental Health in the Workplace

“In today’s economy, most employees are valued for their minds. As such, promoting and protecting the mental health of employees is critically important. A mentally healthy workforce is good for business – it can enhance performance and lower costs associated with disability, absenteeism and presenteeism.

Not Myself Today® is an evidence-based, practical solution to help employers transform mental health at work. This workplace mental health initiative helps companies build greater awareness, reduce stigma, and foster safe and supportive cultures. Through attention-getting material, turnkey activities and our tools and resources, we break down barriers and make mental health engaging and accessible to all employees.”

Watch the Not Myself Today Video here >  https://youtu.be/qaCpukxBM-0

Resources

Did you know as Canadians we have access to many great resources? MDSC and CMHA provide many great resources on their websites.  And if you are located in Alberta, Canada, Alberta’s Primary Care Networks provides great in-person resources such workshops, group therapy and one on one therapy.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada - https://mdsc.ca/

Canadian Mental Health Association - https://cmha.ca/documents/myths-about-mental-illness#.Ugf4dG1QKYg

Primary Care Networks - https://albertafindadoctor.ca/pcn