New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
(Toronto, Aug. 20, 2020) – As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental...
New data shows most Ontarians worry about COVID-19’s impact on the economy, personal finances
The vast majority (90 per cent) of Ontarians are concerned about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the economy, according to new polling data released by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. This data comes from the first of three...
Mental Health Works conference scheduled for June 1 & 2 postponed due to COVID-19
After careful consideration, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and Mental Health Works are making the necessary decision to postpone the Mental Health Works 2020 conference in light of the evolving public health concerns around COVID-19. The IMPACT: A...
Mental Health Works provides free webinars on workplace mental health amid COVID-19 concerns
In this time of uncertainty and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health Works is providing a free webinar series to help employees and employers address the impact these circumstances may have on our work and well-being. Public health...
CMHA offers tips to support mental health amid concerns of COVID-19 pandemic
(Toronto, March 13, 2020) – Amid public concerns of the developing COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) experts are reminding individuals with exacerbated anxiety and depression symptoms of how to manage their mental wellness at this time of uncertainty....
Registration now open for Mental Health Works’ 2020 conference
Mental Health Works is bringing together workplace mental health leaders, advocates and experts this June to share insights on how people and organizations are impacting mental wellness at work. IMPACT: A vision of change for mental health in the workplace...
Mental Health Works celebrates Black History Month
Mental Health Works joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. The 2020 theme for Black History Month is: “Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by...
Taking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, and we’re joining in to help create positive change. One in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue or mental illness in any given year. But we all have mental health that we...
Starbucks adds Headspace subscription to employee benefits
In a move aimed to eliminate “the stigma around mental health in the workplace,” Starbucks Canada announced recently it’s now providing all employees with a free subscription to the meditation app Headspace. Starbucks calls this new benefit a “holistic approach”...
LinkedIn identifies mental health in the workplace among its 2020 ‘big ideas’
LinkedIn’s editorial team predicts mental health will be talked about more openly in the workplace in 2020 as part of its annual ‘big ideas’ list released last week. The editorial team scoured LinkedIn feeds and reached out to its frequent...
