Tool #12: Mental Health and the Workplace
In this tool, you will learn the basics of mental health in the workplace and how to create a safe, supportive, and accommodating workplace for all employees.
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12.1 An Introduction to Mental Health
Mental health issues affect people personally, but they also have a significant impact on Canadian workplaces and the economy. -
12.2 Unconscious Bias and Mental Health
Unconscious bias is an automatic mental shortcut that helps us sort through the 11 million bits of information coming at us at any given time. -
12.3 Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace
A psychologically safe and healthy workplace is one where employees feel seen, heard, valued, and respected. -
12.4 How to Support an Employee with Mental Illness
As a manager, leading with empathy is an important part of building trust with your employees. -
12.5 Accommodating Mental Illness in the Workplace
Mood and anxiety disorders can affect a person’s ability to work productively and to be effective in their job. -
12.6 Selfcare and the Workplace
Talking about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace on a regular basis has important benefits.