A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It’s normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It’s also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis. COVID fatigue is very real, but we are slowly turning the corner. This is absolutely the time to lean on each other. […]
What is mental health? Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Being mentally healthy doesn’t just mean that you don’t have a mental health problem. If you have good mental health, you can: • Make the most of your potential • Cope with […]
What is a psychologically healthy and safe workplace? The CSA Standard Z1003-13 (R2018) “Psychological health and safety in the workplace – Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged implementation” defines a psychologically healthy and safe workplace as a “workplace that promotes workers’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to worker psychological health including in […]
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen a steady increase in mental health awareness. More and more, we’re hearing and talking about wellness, mindfulness, therapy, stress management and self-care. While it’s exciting to see increased interest in mental health, the popularization of wellness can sometimes lead to misinformation and the desire to profit from […]
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Throughout the province, programs and services are available to ensure Ontarians get the crisis supports they need during COVID19. To anyone struggling with mental health at this time, please reach out. Crisis supports are available during COVID19. Online, on the phone or in person, programs and services are available to ensure Ontarians get the crisis […]
Everyone needs somewhere to turn. Now more than ever Are you feeling like yourself? Most of us are not—-at least not like we used to feel. It’s been a year like no other. The pandemic. The lockdowns and physical distancing deal. The reeling economy. It’s a lot to take in. Even before the pandemic, things […]
LivingWorks Start teaches life-saving suicide prevention skills in as little as one hour online. Dynamic, interactive content provides a high-impact learning experience. LivingWorks Start is a 90-minute online training program that will teach you how to recognize when someone is having thoughts of suicide and take meaningful action to keep them safe. The LivingWorks Start […]
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