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We know women still aren’t paid equally for the same work as men. We also know the valid concerns of female professionals …
We’re living through intense political upheaval right now, and it’s weighing on our well-being. With social media and constant news updates, the …
Too often, mental health is perceived as an individual responsibility. We’re conditioned to believe that if we’re burnt out, anxious, depressed, or …
The holidays aren’t always as joyful as they seem—this time of year can bring serious stress for employees trying to balance work, …
You have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place for your team. You view employee wellness as a top priority, and you …
Frontline workers are essential to the businesses and organizations they work for. They’re the direct link between their employers and the general …
There’s a common misconception that supporting recovery-friendly workplaces means endorsing substance use. Not only is this categorically false, but it’s a harmful …
Employers face many challenges when it comes to mental health in the workplace. From demanding workloads, to cost-benefit analysis, or limited human …
You didn’t learn how to deal with difficult emotions in a single day. It’s actually quite the opposite—the way you cope today …
Let’s imagine a scenario for a moment: You’re in a team meeting and discussing the process of a major project. As an …
One common misconception about employee burnout is that it’s an obvious issue that can be spotted long before it has a major …
The last thing any corporate leadership team wants to do is invest in workplace mental health training only to eventually realize the …
You want to give your team everything they need to thrive and succeed. Not just because it’s your responsibility as a leader, …
The sudden shift to remote and hybrid working arrangements left many employers scrambling to adapt (in more ways than one). COVID arrived, …
February 12, 2021|Self-Care When you think of love, do you think about a relationship? Most of us do. We assume that the …
February 23, 2022|Self-Care You aren’t sure exactly what you need. What you are sure of, though, is that you can’t continue feeling the way …
August 25, 2020|Mental Health The Importance of Shifting Our Focus Back to the Little Ones That Look Up to Us As adults, …
September 24, 2020|Mental Health We Separate Fact From Fiction And Break Down Sources of Stigma There are few topics of discussion more …
October 9, 2020|Mental Health It’s easy to forget that others are struggling when our own stress feels so overwhelming. This is the …
November 3, 2020|Mental Health We Each Have Individual Self-Care Needs, So Why Are Self-Care Recommendations All The Same? You’ve had a bad …
May 11, 2021|Mental Health We all know we have been living through extraordinary circumstances since early last year. But what we may …
July 13, 2021|Mental Health, Self-Care We all have conversations with ourselves, whether we realize it or not. Our subconscious minds are constantly …
August 17, 2021|Mental Health The Government of Alberta recently dedicated $7.3 million to youth mental health to be spent over the course …
October 19, 2021|Mental Health As a society, we tend to see the psychological impact of pregnancy loss as a female experience. But …
November 9, 2021|Mental Health Would others feel comfortable speaking about mental health with you? Do you make those around you feel safe …
anuary 25, 2022|Mental Health We know that many people who struggle with poor mental health do so in silence. We know that 39 …
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 …
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, …
July 7, 2022|Mental Health Have you ever shared a problem with someone, only to have them reply with “Well it could be …
June 15, 2021|Indigenous Mental Health The ripple effect of trauma is felt long after the traumatic event occurs. This is true for …