Workplace Mental Health: How Experience Fuels Change
Some experiences are so profound they leave a lasting mark, shaping who we are and who we become. Our workplaces are the beneficiary of Stéphane’s experience in Rwanda and what happened after. His ideas on transforming workplace mental healthcare. Which of the 3 buckets of workplace mental health programs does your organization belong in?
Mental Health in the Workplace: Leadership in Action
Reflections on the power of being a leader and sharing one’s mental health story from past president and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Mental Health Tips and Journeys
My colleagues and team members are passionate about mental health. I’m happy to share some of their reflections and tips, based on their own experience.
Lessons from the AIDS Crisis: What we can Learn for Mental Health
Ideas on removing stigma from Scott Elliott, executive director of the B.C.-based Dr. Peter Centre, one of the world’s most recognized care facilities for HIV/AIDS.
Restoring Hope: An Employer’s Commitment to Mental Health can help Young People
Dr. Matthew Chow has noticed one defining characteristic among his young patients since the pandemic started. “I’m worried about the loss of hope,” he says.
Accepting the mixed emotions of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be a complex and emotionally-charged day for many. While it’s meant to celebrate motherhood, the reality is that sometimes there isn’t a “Hallmark card” that fits.
I’m Psyched About Mental Health Education
The seemingly bottomless appetite for education around psychopharmacology has become a passion for me.
Pets can improve mental health and well-being
Forming and maintaining supportive emotional bonds, whether with people or pets, is a powerful protector of our mental health.
MAID should never be used as a solution to a broken mental health system
Opinion: Patients have told us they would have exercised the MAID option had it been available during periods of acute mental illness. They all described years of misdiagnosis and compassionless care.
Good Gut = Healthier Brain + Happier Life
Small changes can make a huge difference. Turning your gut into a member of your mental health team can start today!