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Mental Health in the Workplace

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By age 40, about 50% of the population will have, or have had, a mental illness and the earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Everyone has a role to play in supporting workplace mental health and this webinar will help you to:

  • Reduce mental health stigma among co-workers
  • Better recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Increase your knowledge about appropriate treatments
  • Increase staff confidence in helping others 

Participants will receive practical and professionally recommended resources, as well as tips and best practices for supporting the well-being of co-workers. There will be time to ask the presenting Mental Health Expert questions about mental health issues affecting your organization.

Fantastic presentation!

I liked that Tammy made it interactive with questions for the group. – City of Belleville

Audience: All Staff, including Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinators), as well as staff that have contact with the public and volunteers.

The webinar was excellent and gave really good information at a level that most folks readily understood. I particularly liked that she stressed that we cannot diagnose – we are there to support. So important! -United Church of Canada

Benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:

  1. Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.
  2. Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.
  3. Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.
  4. Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.

We have been thoroughly enjoying the Mental Health webinar that you have been hosting and have come away with lots of great tidbits. – Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Optional Webinar Recordings: Participants have the option of purchasing access to the webinar recording for 7 days following the live event.

Webinar Feedback

  • 100% of past participants said they now have a better understanding of mental health in the workplace.
  • 100% of past participants said they got strategies to help their staff and colleagues.
  • 100% of past participants said they were better able to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health issues.
  • 100% of past participants said they came away with ideas on how to foster a healthy workplace.

“Great refresher and gap analysis of where I was at in understanding mental health issues.”

“Great suggestions on ways we can support co-workers!” – Ministry of the Attorney General

Webinar Outcomes:

  • Gain an understanding of various mental health issues
  • Increase mental health awareness to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
  • Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress
  • Learn strategies to help employees, colleagues and volunteers feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health
  • Learn how to provide compassionate support and understanding
  • Get simple but effective tools and strategies to manage personal and co-worker stress 
  • Ask questions about your organization’s specific challenges
Liked that you gave suggestions and not just theory. Gave real life examples. – YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka
 
The interaction really helped to drive home important points. – Niagara College

  INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:

  • High quality instruction by an Mental Health Expert
  • Copies of the webinar slides (.pdf)
  • Access to the webinar recording (optional)
  • A chance to ask all your questions
  • Resources, best practices, tips and tools
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

“We all loved the music that was playing prior to the webinar starting.  Everyone who walked into the room immediately smiled or started dancing!  It was such a great way to ease any uncomfortable feelings.  Thank you!” – Canadian Opera Company

Webinar Outline:

Mental Health 101 (1:00-2:00pm)

Improve mental health awareness and psychological health and safety of your organization. Mental Health 101 provides employees with an understanding various mental health issues, builds mental health awareness and helps reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining their mental wellness and for providing compassionate support and understanding to colleagues, friends and family.

Break (2:00-2:15pm)

Stress Essentials – (2:15-3:00pm)

Stress can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of employees, as well as a negative impact on productivity. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stress as well as simple but effective tools and strategies to manage the stress of employees, colleagues, and yourself.

Break (3:00-3:15pm)

How to Help & Ask for Help: Resources & Strategies for Supporting Individuals In Need – (3:15-4:00pm)

Asking for help is the first step for many in improving their mental health. Learn strategies to help employees and colleagues feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health; provide emotional support and practical help to co-workers or loved ones; and know where to find resources and programs in your area.

 

The Facts: 

  • By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness
  • In a recent major Canadian study, 82% of responding organizations ranked mental health conditions in their top three causes of short term disability (72% for long-term)
  • 30% of all short and long term disability claims are due to mental health problems and illnesses
  • The cost of a disability leave for a mental illness is about double the cost of a leave due to a physical illness.
  • 64% of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness
  • 39% of Ontario workers indicate that they would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem
  • 40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
  • Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age
  • 42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness
  • Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem

 

Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace

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A changing and ever demanding workplace environment can create challenges for the mental health and well-being of staff and management in any organization.   The rise in workplace mental health issues holds significant costs if not managed well.  By 2020, depression is expected to be the leading cause of disability.  

This 4-part webinar series offers participants an overview of the Psychological Health & Safety Standard and provides practical tools and strategies to implement and maintain the Standard in your work place. 

The Psychological Health & Safety Standard has been developed to prevent harm to worker psychological health and safety arising from the workplace environment. Through the four modules, we take participants through the process of implementing, maintaining and evaluating Psychological Health & Safety in your workplace.

“Very well organized and explained.”

Module 1 – Getting Started

  1. Learn about the Psychological Health & Safety Standard and key criteria to creating a psychologically healthy & safe (PHS) work environment.
  2. Get tips on using financial, legal and strategic challenges and opportunities to build a case for supporting PHS in your organization.
  3. Create engagement opportunities by defining the roles of PHS champions.
  4. Learn how to define your organization’s PHS considerations to build your case for support.

Module 2 – Assessing and Planning

  1. Using your organization’s PHS considerations, learn about key metrics and strategies to be considered in assessing the PHS of your organization.
  2. Get tips to create a plan to collect and assess current state of the PHS in your organization.
  3. Learn about key considerations in building the roles and responsibilities of your PHS team.
  4. Get ideas to help you develop your Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) Statement.

Module 3 – Implementation

  1. Learn practical strategies to engage your workforce in the process.
  2. Determine how various communication strategies can encourage workforce engagement and commitment.
  3. Get templates to keep your plan on track and maintain momentum.

Module 4 – Evaluation

  1. Learn about qualitative measures to evaluate your PHS plan.
  2. Determine various reporting processes to use to engage staff engagement.

Target Audience: This 4-part program is designed for anyone who is involved in supporting employees and their work performance.  Team leaders, managers/supervisors, union representatives, human resource managers, educators, and consultants will all benefit from this workshop.

When: Every Tuesday, for 4 weeks, from 10:00 am-11:00 am  (May 7, 14, 21, 28)

Where: Online webinar via your computer. 

Webinar Recordings: Included in your registration is access to the webinar recordings for 7 days. A link will be sent to participants immediately after the live webinar. Now you don’t have to worry about missing a session!

 

Maximizing the Value of these Webinars

Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.

Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.

 

Key benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:

Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.

Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.

Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.

Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.

 The Facts: 

  • By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness
  • In a recent major Canadian study, 82% of responding organizations ranked mental health conditions in their top three causes of short term disability (72% for long-term)
  • 30% of all short and long term disability claims are due to mental health problems and illnesses
  • The cost of a disability leave for a mental illness is about double the cost of a leave due to a physical illness.
  • 64% of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness
  • 39% of Ontario workers indicate that they would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem
  • 40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
  • Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age
  • 42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness
  • Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem

 

Workplace Mental Health Webinar Series

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Everyone has a role to play in supporting the mental health of colleagues, volunteers, as well as themselves. Participants in this 3-part webinar series will learn strategies for both workplace and personal mental wellness. 

By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. This Mental Health 101 Webinar Series will help you to:

  • Reduce mental health stigma amongst staff and volunteers
  • Better recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Increase your knowledge about appropriate treatments
  • Increase staff confidence in helping others 

We will provide you with many excellent resources and share tips for supporting the well-being of your staff, colleagues, volunteers and yourself. There will be time during each webinar to ask the presenting Mental Health Expert questions about mental health issues affecting your organization.

Fantastic presentation!

I liked that Tammy made it interactive with questions for the group. – City of Belleville

Who: All Staff, including Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinators), as well as staff that have contact with the public and volunteers.

When: Every Tuesday, for 3 weeks, from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 

Where: Online webinar via your computer. 

The series was very good and gave some really good information at a level that most folks readily understood. I particularly liked that she stressed that we cannot diagnose – we are there to support. So important! -United Church of Canada

Benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:

  1. Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.
  2. Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.
  3. Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.
  4. Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.

We have been thoroughly enjoying the Mental Health webinars that you have been hosting and have come away with lots of great tidbits. – Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Webinar Recordings: Included in your registration is access to the webinar recordings for 7 days. A link will be sent to participants immediately after the live webinar. Now you don’t have to worry about missing a session!

Webinar Feedback

  • 100% of past participants said they now have a better understanding of mental health in the workplace.
  • 100% of past participants said they got strategies to help their staff and colleagues.
  • 100% of past participants said they were better able to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health issues.
  • 100% of past participants said they came away with ideas on how to foster a healthy workplace.

Maximizing the Value of these Webinars

Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.

Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.

“Great refresher and gap analysis of where I was at in understanding mental health issues.”

Tap into your training budget. Ask your HR group or manager to underwrite the webinar as part of your organization’s ongoing staff development effort.

Great suggestions on ways we can support co-workers! – Ministry of the Attorney General

Webinar Outcomes:

  • Gain an understanding of various mental health issues
  • Increase mental health awareness to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
  • Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress
  • Learn strategies to help employees, colleagues and volunteers feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health
  • Learn how to provide compassionate support and understanding
  • Get simple but effective tools and strategies to manage personal and co-worker stress 
  • Ask questions about your organization’s specific challenges
Liked that you gave suggestions and not just theory. Gave real life examples. – YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka
 
The interaction really helped to drive home important points. – Niagara College

  INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:

  • High quality instruction by an Mental Health Expert
  • Copies of each of the webinar (.pdf)
  • Access to the webinar recordings
  • A chance to ask all your questions
  • Resources, best practices, tips and tools
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

“We all loved the music that was playing prior to the webinar starting.  Everyone who walked into the room immediately smiled or started dancing!  It was such a great way to ease any uncomfortable feelings.  Thank you!” – Canadian Opera Company

Webinar Outline:

Mental Health 101 – April 9, 2019 (2-3pm)

Improve mental health awareness and psychological health and safety of your organization. Mental Health 101 provides employees with an understanding various mental health issues, builds mental health awareness and helps reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining their mental wellness and for providing compassionate support and understanding to colleagues, friends and family.

Stress Essentials – April 16, 2019 (2-3pm)

Stress can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of employees, as well as a negative impact on productivity. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stress as well as simple but effective tools and strategies to manage the stress of employees, colleagues, and yourself.

How to Help & Ask for Help: Resources & Strategies for Supporting Individuals In Need – April 23, 2019 (2-3pm)

Asking for help is the first step for many in improving their mental health. Learn strategies to help employees and colleagues feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health; provide emotional support and practical help to co-workers or loved ones; and know where to find resources and programs in your area.

 

The Facts: 

  • By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness
  • In a recent major Canadian study, 82% of responding organizations ranked mental health conditions in their top three causes of short term disability (72% for long-term)
  • 30% of all short and long term disability claims are due to mental health problems and illnesses
  • The cost of a disability leave for a mental illness is about double the cost of a leave due to a physical illness.
  • 64% of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness
  • 39% of Ontario workers indicate that they would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem
  • 40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
  • Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age
  • 42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness
  • Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem

 

Workplace Mental Health Accommodations

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Gain an understanding of the complexities of managing and accommodating mental health in the workplace.  Learn what constitutes mental health and mental illness and how it can affect an individual’s ability to perform their tasks at work. Learn about recently implemented legislation that has a bearing on workplace mental health accommodations.  Be introduced to an accommodation process, as well as tools and tips, that will help you build communication, trust and cooperation so that you might support an individual to work at their optimum.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this workshop, participants will have an understanding of:

  1. How to differentiate between mental health and mental illness
  2. How to define the role of manager and employee as it relates to workplace accommodation
  3. How to build awareness of employment legislation that impacts accommodation needs and requirements
  4. How to create an accommodation process that is built on trust, fairness and respect
  5. How to identify the actions needed to prepare for, and manage, accommodation requests while building and maintaining respectful employee relations

Who should attend this workshop

The Mental Health & Accommodations workshop is designed for anyone who is involved in supporting employees and their work performance.  Team leaders, managers/supervisors, union representatives,  human resource managers, educators, and consultants will all benefit from this workshop.

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:

  • High quality instruction by a Document Accessibility Specialist
  • Small class size (maximum 20 participants)
  • A Step-by-Step Reference Guide
  • Complimentary coffee and tea
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

Accommodations

Accommodations are available upon request.

Strategies for Dealing with Difficult People

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Change the way you see and respond to difficult situations and learn to handle difficult conversations with skill and confidence. Learn strategies to recognize mental health concerns, and address various behaviours (e.g. verbal aggression, negative talk, sense of entitlement, safety). Learn valuable skills and methods to change the dynamics, de-escalate, and support individuals and groups.

Animated and engaging speaker.

Very natural, relaxed, open and easy delivery.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this workshop, participants will have an understanding of:

  1. How to deal with a variety of difficult people with more skill and confidence
  2. How to address disruptive behaviours
  3. How to confront someone calmly and respectfully
  4. How to be a better listener
  5. How to maintain professional and personal relationships
  6. How to promote cooperation
  7. How to recognize most common signs of distress and how to respond

Who should attend this workshop

 The Dealing with Difficult People Workshop is designed for anyone who has to deal with difficult people or difficult issues.  Human resource managers, team leaders, volunteer coordinators, managers, educators, consultants, police officers, customer service representatives and people who negotiate will all benefit from this workshop.

Well spoken, engaging speaker.

Great examples!

 INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:

  • High quality instruction by a Document Accessibility Specialist
  • Small class size (maximum 20 participants)
  • A Step-by-Step Reference Guide
  • Complimentary coffee and tea
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

Accommodations

Accommodations are available upon request.

Workplace Mental Health Webinar Series

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Everyone has a role to play in supporting the mental health of colleagues, volunteers, as well as themselves. Participants in this 3-part webinar series will learn strategies for both workplace and personal mental wellness. 

By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. This Mental Health 101 Webinar Series will help you to:

  • Reduce mental health stigma amongst staff and volunteers
  • Better recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Increase your knowledge about appropriate treatments
  • Increase staff confidence in helping others 

We will provide you with many excellent resources and share tips for supporting the well-being of your staff, colleagues, volunteers and yourself. There will be time during each webinar to ask the presenting Mental Health Expert questions about mental health issues affecting your organization.

Fantastic presentation!

I liked that Tammy made it interactive with questions for the group. – City of Belleville

Who: All Staff, including Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinators), as well as staff that have contact with the public and volunteers.

When: Every Wednesday, for 3 weeks, from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 

Where: Online webinar via your computer. These webinars are live but access to recordings can be added to your purchase for an additional $100.

The series was very good and gave some really good information at a level that most folks readily understood. I particularly liked that she stressed that we cannot diagnose – we are there to support. So important! -United Church of Canada

 

Maximizing the Value of these Webinars

Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.

Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.

“Great refresher and gap analysis of where I was at in understanding mental health issues.”

 

Tap into your training budget. Ask your HR group or manager to underwrite the webinar as part of your organization’s ongoing staff development effort.

Great suggestions on ways we can support co-workers! – Ministry of the Attorney General

Webinar Outcomes:

  • Gain an understanding of various mental health issues
  • Increase mental health awareness to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
  • Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress
  • Learn strategies to help employees, colleagues and volunteers feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health
  • Learn how to provide compassionate support and understanding
  • Get simple but effective tools and strategies to manage personal and co-worker stress 
  • Ask questions about your organization’s specific challenges
Liked that you gave suggestions and not just theory. Gave real life examples. – YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka
 
The interaction really helped to drive home important points. – Niagara College

  INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:

  • High quality instruction by an Mental Health Expert
  • Copies of each of the webinar (.pdf)
  • Access to the webinar recordings (optional)
  • A chance to ask all your questions
  • Resources, best practices, tips and tools
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

Webinar Outline:

Mental Health 101 – October 17, 2018 (1-2pm)

Improve mental health awareness and psychological health and safety of your organization. Mental Health 101 provides employees with an understanding various mental health issues, builds mental health awareness and helps reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining their mental wellness and for providing compassionate support and understanding to colleagues, friends and family.

Stress Essentials – October 24, 2018 (1-2pm)

Stress can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of employees, as well as a negative impact on productivity. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stress as well as simple but effective tools and strategies to manage the stress of employees, colleagues, and yourself.

How to Help & Ask for Help: Resources & Strategies for Supporting Individuals In Need – October 31, 2018 (1-2pm)

Asking for help is the first step for many in improving their mental health. Learn strategies to help employees and colleagues feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health; provide emotional support and practical help to co-workers or loved ones; and know where to find resources and programs in your area.

 

Key benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:

Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.

Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.

Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.

Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.

We have been thoroughly enjoying the Mental Health webinars that you have been hosting and have come away with lots of great tidbits. – Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

 The Facts: 

  • By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness
  • In a recent major Canadian study, 82% of responding organizations ranked mental health conditions in their top three causes of short term disability (72% for long-term)
  • 30% of all short and long term disability claims are due to mental health problems and illnesses
  • The cost of a disability leave for a mental illness is about double the cost of a leave due to a physical illness.
  • 64% of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness
  • 39% of Ontario workers indicate that they would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem
  • 40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
  • Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age
  • 42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness
  • Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem

 

Workplace Mental Health Webinar Series

by

Everyone has a role to play in supporting the mental health of colleagues, volunteers, as well as themselves. Participants in this 3-part webinar series will learn strategies for both workplace and personal mental wellness. 

By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. This Mental Health 101 Webinar Series will help you to:

  • Reduce mental health stigma amongst staff and volunteers
  • Better recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Increase your knowledge about appropriate treatments
  • Increase staff confidence in helping others 

We will provide you with many excellent resources and share tips for supporting the well-being of your staff, colleagues, volunteers and yourself. There will be time during each webinar to ask the presenting Mental Health Expert questions about mental health issues affecting your organization.

Fantastic presentation!

Who: All Staff, including Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinators), as well as staff that have contact with the public and volunteers.

When: Every Tuesday, for 3 weeks, from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 

Where: Online webinar via your computer. These webinars are live and no recordings are available.

The series was very good and gave some really good information at a level that most folks readily understood. I particularly liked that she stressed that we cannot diagnose – we are there to support. So important! -United Church of Canada

 

Maximizing the Value of these Webinars

Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.

Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.

“Great refresher and gap analysis of where I was at in understanding mental health issues.”

Tap into your training budget. Ask your HR group or manager to underwrite the webinar as part of your organization’s ongoing staff development effort.

 

Great suggestions on ways we can support co-workers! – Ministry of the Attorney General

Webinar Outcomes:

  • Gain an understanding of various mental health issues
  • Increase mental health awareness to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
  • Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress
  • Learn strategies to help employees, colleagues and volunteers feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health
  • Learn how to provide compassionate support and understanding
  • Get simple but effective tools and strategies to manage personal and co-worker stress 
  • Ask questions about your organization’s specific challenges
Liked that you gave suggestions and not just theory. Gave real life examples. – YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka

  INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:

  • High quality instruction by an Mental Health Expert
  • Copies of each of the webinar (.pdf)
  • A chance to ask all your questions
  • Resources, best practices, tips and tools
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

Webinar Outline:

Mental Health 101 – June 12, 2018 (1-2pm)

Improve mental health awareness and psychological health and safety of your organization. Mental Health 101 provides employees with an understanding various mental health issues, builds mental health awareness and helps reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining their mental wellness and for providing compassionate support and understanding to colleagues, friends and family.

Stress Essentials – June 19, 2018 (1-2pm)

Stress can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of employees, as well as a negative impact on productivity. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stress as well as simple but effective tools and strategies to manage the stress of employees, colleagues, and yourself.

How to Help & Ask for Help: Resources & Strategies for Supporting Individuals In Need – June 26, 2018 (1-2pm)

Asking for help is the first step for many in improving their mental health. Learn strategies to help employees and colleagues feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health; provide emotional support and practical help to co-workers or loved ones; and know where to find resources and programs in your area.

Key benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:

Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.

Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.

Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.

Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.

We have been thoroughly enjoying the Mental Health webinars that you have been hosting and have come away with lots of great tidbits. – Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

 The Facts: 

  • By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness
  • In a recent major Canadian study, 82% of responding organizations ranked mental health conditions in their top three causes of short term disability (72% for long-term)
  • 30% of all short and long term disability claims are due to mental health problems and illnesses
  • The cost of a disability leave for a mental illness is about double the cost of a leave due to a physical illness.
  • 64% of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness
  • 39% of Ontario workers indicate that they would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem
  • 40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
  • Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age
  • 42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness
  • Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem

 

Workplace Mental Health Webinar Series

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Everyone has a role to play in supporting the mental health of colleagues, volunteers, as well as themselves. Participants in this 3-part webinar series will learn strategies for both workplace and personal mental wellness. 

By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. This Mental Health 101 Webinar Series will help you to:

  • Reduce mental health stigma amongst staff and volunteers
  • Better recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Increase your knowledge about appropriate treatments
  • Increase staff confidence in helping others 

We will provide you with many excellent resources and share tips for supporting the well-being of your staff and volunteers. There will be time during each webinar to ask the presenting Mental Health Expert questions about mental health issues affecting your organization.

Who: All Staff, including Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinators), as well as staff that have contact with the public and volunteers.

When: Every Monday, for 3 weeks, from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 

Where: Online webinar via your computer. These webinars are live and no recordings are available.

The series was very good and gave some really good information at a level that most folks readily understood. I particularly liked that she stressed that we cannot diagnose – we are there to support. So important! -United Church of Canada

Great suggestions on ways we can support co-workers! – Ministry of the Attorney General

Webinar Outcomes:

  • Gain an understanding of various mental health issues
  • Increase mental health awareness to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
  • Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress
  • Learn strategies to help employees, colleagues and volunteers feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health
  • Learn how to provide compassionate support and understanding
  • Get simple but effective tools and strategies to manage personal and co-worker stress 
  • Ask questions about your organization’s specific challenges

Maximizing the Value of these Webinars

Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.

Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.

“Being online is a great way to learn that is flexible for our team.”

Tap into your training budget. Ask your HR group or manager to underwrite the webinar as part of your organization’s ongoing staff development effort.

Cost: $250

Fees are per viewing room/desk, not per person – so invite all your staff to participate!

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and instructions for accessing each session will be sent the week prior to commencement.

Liked that you gave suggestions and not just theory. Gave real life examples. – YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka

  INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:

  • High quality instruction by an Mental Health Expert
  • Copies of each of the webinar (.pdf)
  • A chance to ask all your questions
  • Resources, best practices, tips and tools
  • A chance to network with other professionals
  • Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

Webinar Outline:

Mental Health 101 – January 8, 2018 (1-2pm)

Improve mental health awareness and psychological health and safety of your organization. Mental Health 101 provides employees with an understanding various mental health issues, builds mental health awareness and helps reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining their mental wellness and for providing compassionate support and understanding to colleagues, friends and family.

Stress Essentials – January 15, 2018 (1-2pm)

Stress can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of employees, as well as a negative impact on productivity. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stress as well as simple but effective tools and strategies to manage the stress of employees, colleagues, and yourself.

How to Help & Ask for Help: Resources & Strategies for Supporting Individuals In Need – January 22, 2018 (1-2pm)

Asking for help is the first step for many in improving their mental health. Learn strategies to help employees and colleagues feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health; provide emotional support and practical help to co-workers or loved ones; and know where to find resources and programs in your area.

Key benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:

Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.

Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.

Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.

Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.

We have been thoroughly enjoying the Mental Health webinars that you have been hosting and have come away with lots of great tidbits. – Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

 The Facts: 

  • By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness
  • In a recent major Canadian study, 82% of responding organizations ranked mental health conditions in their top three causes of short term disability (72% for long-term)
  • 30% of all short and long term disability claims are due to mental health problems and illnesses
  • The cost of a disability leave for a mental illness is about double the cost of a leave due to a physical illness.
  • 64% of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness
  • 39% of Ontario workers indicate that they would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem
  • 40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
  • Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age
  • 42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness
  • Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem