Blog
Diane shares insights and reflections on all aspects of mental healthcare, with the aim to educate, support, and inspire bold thinking and new ways of understanding. We hope you will enjoy this blog on mental healthcare and change.
Breaking the Silence on Mental Health at Work – Denis Trottier
Denis Trottier, Chief Mental Health Officer for KPMG Canada, suffered with depression and worried that, as a previous partner, he would be treated differently. Here’s what can happen when mental health is discussed by those in senior-level roles. Ideas for all workplaces on improved culture around mental health.
Innovation in Healthcare: Painting a Picture of the Possible
Sue Paish, CEO changemaker in several health-related companies. Separate mental health and substance abuse. Improve access to coaching during pain management (vs. opioid-first-always). Change collective mindset among leaders. How to get things done.
Tackling the Healthcare Crisis: Stabilize to Scale
“I think one of the challenges that mental health has always had is that it was pushed out of view. We always knew there was a crisis in mental health.” Dr. Alika Fontaine shares his ideas to stabilize the system and move things forward.
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.