November 9, 2021|Mental Health Would others feel comfortable speaking about mental health with you? Do you make those around you feel safe and supported by using positive, stigma-free mental health language? The way we welcome conversations about mental health is integral to addressing stigma and ensuring timely and adequate treatment for anyone who may be […]
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anuary 25, 2022|Mental Health We know that many people who struggle with poor mental health do so in silence. We know that 39 per cent of Canadian workers would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem. And we know that 60 per cent of people with mental health problems and mental illness won’t seek
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March 17, 2022|Mental Health You’re overwhelmed and feeling stuck. You know the ebbs and flows of life are inevitable, but lately they’ve been coming at you faster than ever, and you can’t seem to catch a break. You find yourself craving comfort and stability. You know you should be pushing forward, but the thought of
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June 14, 2022|Mental Health High inflation rates disproportionately hurt low-to-middle income families and individuals, leaving them vulnerable to food insecurity, debt accumulation, and the erosion of savings accounts or contingency funds. This phenomenon is often referred to as inflation stress, and it’s taking its toll on Canadians. Recently, a study found that 1 in every 3
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July 7, 2022|Mental Health Have you ever shared a problem with someone, only to have them reply with “Well it could be worse!” or “Look on the bright side!”? If so, you’ve experienced toxic positivity and you likely didn’t even realize it was happening. Toxic positivity (AKA toxic optimism) is a bit of a phenomenon
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June 15, 2021|Indigenous Mental Health The ripple effect of trauma is felt long after the traumatic event occurs. This is true for any form of trauma, but it is especially true in the case of trauma caused by residential schools. Trauma is the psychological and emotional equivalent of a physical wound. When a deeply distressing
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July 22, 2020|Corporate Mental Health, Mental Health Businesses Must Prioritize Employee Safety and Support to Succeed in 2020 and Beyond COVID-19 has left us all feeling uncertain. We’re all doing our best to find a balance between earning an income and protecting our health (as well as the health of others). This has been particularly
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December 10, 2020|Corporate Mental Health The chain reaction of challenges related to COVID-19 continues to impact businesses around the world. Employers and their team members are navigating unknown circumstances on a daily basis. Thus, morale, productivity and job satisfaction are all at risk. And while these things can be difficult to protect, it is possible to maintain
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Who Benefits From Mental Health First Aid Training? March 23, 2021|Corporate Mental Health Before enrolling in any course, it’s important to know if the course will be an ideal fit for you. What knowledge will you walk away with? And is the course specifically designed for participants with your unique concerns or greater educational goals?
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April 13, 2021|Corporate Mental Health As an employer, how comfortable are you talking about mental wellbeing in the workplace? This is an important question, as there’s a common misconception that mental health issues should not be discussed in a professional environment. This is absolutely not the case. We spend one-third of our lives at work,
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