Everyone has a role to play in supporting the mental health of colleagues, volunteers, as well as themselves. Participants in this 3-part webinar series will learn strategies for both workplace and personal mental wellness.
By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. This Mental Health 101 Webinar Series will help you to:
We will provide you with many excellent resources and share tips for supporting the well-being of your staff, colleagues, volunteers and yourself. There will be time during each webinar to ask the presenting Mental Health Expert questions about mental health issues affecting your organization.
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Who: All Staff, including Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, and Volunteer Coordinators), as well as staff that have contact with the public and volunteers.
When: Every Wednesday, for 3 weeks, from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Where: Online webinar via your computer. These webinars are live but access to recordings can be added to your purchase for an additional $100.
The series was very good and gave some really good information at a level that most folks readily understood. I particularly liked that she stressed that we cannot diagnose – we are there to support. So important! -United Church of Canada
Maximizing the Value of these Webinars
Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.
Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.
Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.
“Great refresher and gap analysis of where I was at in understanding mental health issues.”
Tap into your training budget. Ask your HR group or manager to underwrite the webinar as part of your organization’s ongoing staff development effort.
Great suggestions on ways we can support co-workers! – Ministry of the Attorney General
Webinar Outcomes:
Liked that you gave suggestions and not just theory. Gave real life examples. – YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka
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Webinar Outline:
Mental Health 101 – October 17, 2018 (1-2pm)
Improve mental health awareness and psychological health and safety of your organization. Mental Health 101 provides employees with an understanding various mental health issues, builds mental health awareness and helps reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining their mental wellness and for providing compassionate support and understanding to colleagues, friends and family.
Stress Essentials – October 24, 2018 (1-2pm)
Stress can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of employees, as well as a negative impact on productivity. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of stress as well as simple but effective tools and strategies to manage the stress of employees, colleagues, and yourself.
How to Help & Ask for Help: Resources & Strategies for Supporting Individuals In Need – October 31, 2018 (1-2pm)
Asking for help is the first step for many in improving their mental health. Learn strategies to help employees and colleagues feel more comfortable having conversations related to mental health; provide emotional support and practical help to co-workers or loved ones; and know where to find resources and programs in your area.
Key benefits of a mentally healthy workplace:
Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces demonstrate higher levels of employee and volunteer motivation, commitment and creativity, as well as better decision making.
Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees and volunteers work harder and more efficiently.
Cost Savings: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention, disability and absenteeism.
Improved Relations: Better mental health among employees and volunteers results in fewer conflicts and complaints.
We have been thoroughly enjoying the Mental Health webinars that you have been hosting and have come away with lots of great tidbits. – Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
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