Mental Health in the Workplace

Fostering psychological health and safety.

1-Day Workshop Objectives

Build awareness about the continuum of mental health in the workplace
Explore the impact of different forms of stigma towards people living with mental health problems
Identify the indicators and workplace factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace
Expand participants’ understanding of some signs and symptoms of mental health problems and discuss different support and accommodation measures.
Examine different dimensions of wellness
Discuss key factors that support recovery from mental health problems
Determine actions that can be taken to support psychological health and safety in the workplace

1.5-Day Workshop Objectives (Recommended)

The 1.5-day workshop expands upon the 1-day workshop and includes these additional objectives:

Compare myths and misconceptions about mental health problems with factual information
Discuss the legal responsibilities and the roles and responsibilities in ensuring healthy workplaces
Examine structural determinants of health and how these contribute to inequities in mental health outcomes at work, including exploring strategies for addressing these inequities

The target audience for this workshop will be unionized employees of the Core Public Administration and their supervisors and managers.