Advancing Mental Health in the Workplace Starts with a Simple Step-Let's Take It Together
Advancing Mental Health in the Workplace Starts with a Simple Step-Let's Take It Together
We understand that every workplace is different. That’s why we design flexible, tailor-made training plans that align with your team’s needs, structure, and culture.
Not sure which training is right for you? That’s okay! Let’s have a conversation to understand your workplace needs and recommend the best fit—no pressure, just support.
How It Works:
- Designed with You: We collaborate to align training with your goals.
- Tailored to You: Programs adapt to your organization’s size, structure, and needs.
- Chosen by You: Individual or group training? Virtual or in-person? You decide.
- There for You: We provide full support from planning to implementation.
Access the tools and strategies to open up conversations, shift attitudes, and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Fill out the form now and click “LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR WORKPLACE” to start investing in your employees’ mental health today.
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- Established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Evidence-Based & Founded on Research
- Proven to Deliver Positive Outcomes
- Eliminate Stigma in the Workplace
- Over 1 Million Canadians Trained
The Impact We're Making Together
Available in person and virtually
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.
This evidence-based course has been proven to give participants the:
- Tools to recognize signs of decline in mental well-being.
- Ability to talk about their mental health.
- Knowledge to discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery or improved mental well-being.
- Confidence to reach out to these supports.
- Tools to assist during a mental health or substance use crisis.
- Knowledge to use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental wellness.
Available in person and virtually
The Working Mind
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based learning program designed to teach you about mental health and reduce stigma in the workplace around mental illness.
By taking the course, you will learn to:
- Understand mental health and mental illness.
- Recognize signs and indicators of mental health and mental illness in yourself and others.
- Reduce stigma and recognize negative attitudes toward people with mental health problems.
- Support colleagues with mental health problems.
- Maintain your mental health and improve your resilience.
Psychological Health and Safety programs and services
With decades of hands-on experience, we empower organizations like yours with the essential data, knowledge, and skills to implement effective mental health strategies. From new policies to processes, training, and communications, we navigate every aspect to ensure your team’s success during implementation.
Audit Program:
We collaborate with qualified auditors to deliver credible Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) audits for organizations.
Training and Education:
Our programs are designed to develop and implement successful PHS strategies, ensuring your team is well-equipped for a thriving workplace.
Consulting:
Let us guide your organization in the development and implementation of effective PHS strategies, tailored to your unique needs.
Trusted by these leading organizations
Opening Minds works with organizations across Canada to advance mental health wellness in workplaces, schools, remote communities… Read their stories
“Employees often let us know how much they appreciate that we offer this type of training.”
“The results were very telling – the reduction in stigma, the reduction in concern about having a conversation, and the increase in interest and knowledge around self-care.”
“MHFA training and certification is quickly becoming an integral part of our industry’s health and safety rigor.”
“We are excited to support schools in ensuring students have access to mental health resources.”
“Since the completion of the training, we are now seeing our units being more proactive in initiating discussions and understanding what community resources are available to further support our co-workers.”
“All of the feedback that we’ve gotten from those trained in MHFA was excellent. They’re always saying that it’s the best training they’ve ever received.”
“I have to tell you, The Working Mind training was one of the best sessions I’ve attended in my 3+ years at WestJet.”
“[It was helpful to be able] to concentrate on the subject and be reminded of constructive approaches to mental health.”
“The level of staff interest and the impact the training has had on shifting our workplace culture is truly remarkable.”
“Received immediate buy-in from staff, faculty and students across campus when it came time to deliver the training.”
About Opening Minds
Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is the leading provider of evidence-based mental health training programs and stigma reduction initiatives across Canada.
We are a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides training and the tools to talk about mental health, change negative attitudes, and reduce stigma related to mental illness.
