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The Power of Conversation: Reflections from a Mental Health First Aider
This blog reflects 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
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
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.
Identifying Burnout Early: Warning Signs Leaders Can’t Ignore
Learn how to spot the difference between stress and burnout, recognize warning signs leaders often miss, and apply burnout prevention steps like task re-allocation, resilience training, and employee mental health
Mental Health First Aid Is Not Bound by Office Walls. For Virtual Teams, It’s More Vital Than Ever
As HR professionals and team leaders, we’re used to responding to the needs of our people. We’ve built systems around onboarding, performance, development, and safety. But there’s one area where
Workplace Mental Health: Measuring Impact and Finding Gaps
Workplace mental health is a business priority. It affects productivity, retention, and overall performance. Employees who feel supported are healthier and more engaged. Organizations that ignore mental health in the