By jenniferquan
Do you volunteer or work with people living with substance use or addiction? Learn essential skills to support yourself and others through the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division’s (CMHA BC) Understanding Addiction course. Understanding Addiction is a unique online training program for those who work directly or indirectly with people living with substance use … Continued
By jenniferquan
Healthy workplaces do more than foster individual resilience – they ensure systems and policies promote healthy work relationships and environments. Psychological health and safety is about building workplaces that protect and support mental health for all, and everyone has a role to play. Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) offers a suite of … Continued
By jenniferquan
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) recognizes that every workplace is unique. We are dedicated to collaborating with employers and organizations to develop and deliver strategies, resources, and training that support and promote mental health for all. We are proud leaders in promoting psychological health and safety in BC. We offer customised … Continued
By ellie
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, but you weren’t sure what to say or how to help? As mental health issues continue to rise especially among youths, it’s becoming increasingly clear that having a solid understanding of mental health is crucial, not … Continued
By ellie
Imagine a moment when you felt truly understood—when someone listened, not just to your words, but to the emotions behind them. That connection is at the heart of emotional intelligence (EI), a skill that shapes the way we navigate our relationships, our careers, and even our own inner world. What is Emotional Intelligence? At its … Continued
By ellie
Stress is inevitable. In the workplace, we regularly experience stressors due to work demands, changes to processes and systems, or conflict with co-workers. And because we aren’t robots, factors in our personal lives impact our reaction to stressors in the workplace. Stress can be a positive force. It can motivate action or change that leads … Continued
By ellie
In a psychologically supportive workplace, co-workers and supervisors are supportive of employees’ psychological and mental health concerns and respond appropriately as needed. While it is not your responsibility to deal with anyone else’s health issues, you may have the desire to reach out to provide some support if you see a co-worker struggling. Here are … Continued
By ellie
Teams with high trust can benefit from higher productivity, employee engagement, increased knowledge-sharing, employee retention, improved customer loyalty, increased revenue and improved collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. In his compelling TEDTalk Why Good Leaders Make You feel Safe, Simon Sinek says, “When people feel safe and protected by the leadership in an organization, the … Continued
By ellie
As a leader, manager or supervisor, you may strive to be inclusive. It’s possible, however, that you may be unaware of how certain groups or employees may feel they’re treated differently. Ask yourself these questions to explore how you might be able to improve inclusion in your workplace: For example, competitions with prizes motivates some, … Continued
By andrewwalsh
The tourism and hospitality industry is fast-paced and demanding, especially during peak seasons. While delivering exceptional customer experiences is essential, creating a workplace where employees feel supported and safe is equally important. Managing psychological health and safety in the workplace is as essential as managing physical health and safety, and both should be integrated into … Continued
