Canadian statistics confirm 1 in 5 people will experience a form of mental illness at some point during their lifetime. The CMHA and WHO have highlighted mental health as an issue to be brought to the forefront of the workplace, beginning with conversations and education. This session provides an overview of the facts of mental illness vs. the myths that have been widely circulated. The session will speak to understanding stigma and the impact that stigma has on accessing support for treatment. The most common mental illnesses will be discussed with their corresponding signs and symptoms seen in the workplace. Strategies for supporting a colleague and general guidelines for supportive communication and resources will be provided.
Improving mental health through education and strategic initiatives results in more engaged, healthy and happy people with an increased ability to deliver results in any organization.
In this session participants will:
- Understand the myths vs. the facts of mental health
- Discuss the importance of decreasing stigma
- Become familiar with the most commonly seen mental health concerns
- Gain strategies for supporting colleagues
- Discuss resources available