Evidence
When Wellness Becomes a Performance: Eating Disorders, Language, and Shared Spaces
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors, not personal choice. This piece explores how shared spaces, workplace culture, and everyday language can unintentionally reinforce
The Duty to Inquire and Mental Health at Work: What Canadian Employers Need to Know
In Canadian workplaces, the duty to inquire is part of an employer’s responsibility to accommodate employees, including those experiencing mental health challenges. When an employer knows, or reasonably should know,
The Power of Conversation: Reflections from a Mental Health First Aider
Reflection on the power of conversations about Mental Health. Drawing on experiences as a Mental Health First Aider, it highlights the importance of listening, using supportive language, and creating safe
ROI of Workplace Mental Health: What Leaders Need to Notice Before the Spreadsheet
Most workplaces already pay for poor mental health at work. The payment shows up in ways leaders rarely label as “mental health.” A project drifts. Quality slips. Conflict spreads. A
Workplace Stress Management: A Guide for Leaders Looking to Support Struggling Teams
Discover how leaders can transform workplace stress management from a reactive task to a foundational leadership skill.
The Duty to Accommodate and Mental Health: Why Training Matters More Than Ever
The duty to accommodate in Canadian workplaces includes both the duty to inquire and the duty to implement appropriate accommodations—an especially important distinction in mental health contexts where needs may
Redefining Strength: A Conversation on Men’s Health
Not through technology, accolades, or physical feats, but through the quiet courage of showing up as our truest selves. For too long, society applauded the loudest, boldest, strongest among us,
MHFAI and the Mental Health Commission of Canada partner to bring The Working Mind program to Australia
Mental Health First Aid International (MHFAI) and Opening Minds, an initiative off the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), are working together to bring The Working Mind (TWM) to Australia
Employee Wellness Beyond the Basics: Innovative Ideas for 2025 and Beyond
Explore the future of employee wellness. Learn how technology, mental health programs, and psychological safety are transforming workplaces in 2025 and beyond.
Hindsight Lessons: Why Mental Health Training Transformed Our Team
When we first introduced mental health training in our organization, I thought I understood its role. I assumed it was preventative—a safeguard we’d put in place “just in case.” Looking
The ROI of Workplace Mental Health: Why It’s Time to Do the Math
We spend nearly 90,000 hours at work over our lifetimes. Those hours shape our wellbeing, our relationships, and our ability to thrive. For organizations, they also shape performance, culture, and
Beyond Checklists: Embedding Psychological Health and Safety into Data-Driven Inclusion Strategies
Creating workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and mentally safe requires more than policies or training modules. It requires a shift from compliance to culture.