Mental Health First Aid: How One Program Became a Global Movement

Shane Silver and Donal Scanland — leaders of Mental Health First Aid in Canada and Ireland — joined The State of Mental Wellbeing podcast to discuss how MHFA grew from a small pilot into a global movement.…

Inclusive Workplace Culture and Mental Health: What the Research Shows

Inclusive workplace culture is a direct determinant of employee mental health — and the research makes this connection clear. This post explores what inclusion means in practice, what exclusion costs, and the…

Managing Anxiety at Work: Tools and Strategies for Employees and Managers

Anxiety affects one in four Canadian adults. At work, it shows up as persistent worry, avoidance, and reduced performance. Here are practical tools for employees and managers to identify triggers, take action,…

Recognition vs. Awareness: Why Telling Employees About EAP Isn't Always Enough

Most organizations have invested time and effort in communicating their Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
There are emails, intranet resources, posters, onboarding materials, benefits guides, and reminders…

The Workplace Mental Health Impact Gap: Why EAP Utilization Is Only Part of the Picture

You’re reviewing workforce wellbeing indicators. EAP utilization comes up alongside engagement scores, absenteeism trends, disability claims, employee feedback, and manager observations. Someone asks: “What does…

Mental Health Under the OHS Act: What Canadian Employers Are Legally Required to Do

Mental health is not separate from occupational health and safety. In Canada, provincial and territorial OHS laws require employers to protect workers from harm —…

Mental Health in the Workplace: A Framework for Canadian Employers

What “Mental Health in the Workplace” Actually Means Mental health at work is not a wellness trend. It is a business necessity. One in five…

Psychological Health and Safety Training: Beyond the CSA Standard

The Standard Exists. Now What? Your organization adopted the CSA Z1003 National Standard for psychological health and safety. The policies are written. The checkboxes are…

Mental Health at Work: The Definitive Guide for Canadian Organizations

One in five Canadians experiences a mental health problem each year. This guide gives HR leaders and people managers a clear framework for understanding legal obligations, building psychological safety,…

Stress Management at Work: Practical Approaches That Actually Work

Workplace stress is not a personal weakness. It is a measurable, manageable condition that affects performance, health, and retention. And the numbers are stark. According…

Burnout Prevention at Work: Early Signs and Proven Strategies for Leaders

Burnout is not a badge of honour. It is a measurable, costly, and largely preventable condition — and it is spreading through Canadian workplaces at…

Building an Employee Wellness Program That Works: A 2026 Canadian Guide

Learn how to build an employee wellness program to reduce absenteeism, lower disability costs, and support psychological health and safety in Canadian workplaces.

Psychosocial Hazards at Work: The Missing Piece in Canadian OHS Programs

Most Canadian OHS programs address physical hazards. Psychosocial hazards — the structural workplace conditions harmful to psychological health — are the missing piece. Learn what they are, how to identify…

Work-Life Balance in Canada: What the Research Says and What Employers Can Do

Work-life balance drives job satisfaction for 57% of Canadians — and chronic imbalance fuels burnout and depression. Learn what the research says actually works and what employers can do.

Absenteeism at Work: The Mental Health Connection and What Reduces It

Mental illness drives 30% of Canadian disability claims. Learn how to identify mental health-driven absenteeism, respond appropriately, and build a workplace that reduces absence rates.

Youth Mental Health in Canada: What Families, Schools and Employers Need to Know

Youth mental health in Canada is in crisis — 70% of mental health problems begin before age 25. Learn the signs, risk factors, and what families, schools, and employers can do to help.

Employee Mental Health Support: A Complete Guide for Canadian Workplaces

A practical guide to building employee mental health support in Canadian workplaces — covering organizational strategy, manager training, EAP access, and psychosocial safety standards.

The Duty to Accommodate: A Practical Guide for Canadian Employers

Understand the duty to accommodate mental health conditions in Canadian workplaces. Learn the step-by-step process, common legal errors to avoid, and how to build a policy that works.

How to Build Psychological Safety at Work: A Step-by-Step Framework

Learn how to build psychological safety at work with a practical step-by-step framework. Reduce stigma, improve team performance, and support mental health in your Canadian workplace.

Mental Health Leadership Skills for Canadian Workplaces

Business leadership has long emphasized strategy, finance, and operations. The canon is well established. Frameworks for competitive advantage, capital allocation, and organizational design remain central to…

The Pre-Flight Checklist: 10 Questions Before You Choose a Mental Health Training Provider

You’ve recognized the need. You’ve got leadership buy-in, or you’re building the case for it. And now you’re trying to figure out what mental health training means for your organization.

Stigma Has Three Addresses: A Guide to Recognizing and Responding

 Stigma lives in three places, within us, between us, and in our systems. Learn to recognize each address and find practical tools for creating safer spaces.

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 strong performer goes…

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, while…

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 – a program…

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 back, I realize I was wrong.  

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 the bottom line.

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 support.

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…

Psychological Safety at Work: Creating a Culture of Openness

Psychological safety at work means people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, or admit mistakes without fear. It builds trust in teams. When trust is there, people are more engaged, more creative, and more…

Men’s Mental Health Matters: 3 Things You Can Do This Father’s Day 

A moment to celebrate. A chance to change the conversation.  This Father’s Day, we celebrate the fathers, brothers, uncles, partners, friends, and mentors who shape…

Managing Anxiety at Work: Tips and Tools for Staying Productive

Anxiety is something many people experience at work. Whether it’s caused by tight deadlines, high expectations, or tough conversations, feeling anxious can make it hard…

Building Resilience: How Training Can Transform Workplace Culture

Resilience is the skill of bouncing back after a hard day, a tight deadline, or even a major crisis. It is not a personality trait you are born with—it is something people can learn.

Work-Life Balance 2.0: Managing Boundaries in a Flexible Work Environment

Hybrid and remote work give us freedom: no commute, more choice over when we log in, and the chance to spend extra time with family…

Employee Mental Health Support: How Managers Build Trust

Workers first turn to their managers when they need mental health support. If the manager listens and directs people to help, the entire team feels safer and works more productively.

Crafting an Effective Employee Wellness Program: Essential Components

Employee wellness is no longer a “nice‑to‑have” perk. Organizations that invest strategically in their people see measurable gains in productivity, engagement, retention, and brand reputation. Yet,…

The Real Cost of Workplace Stress: How It Impacts Productivity and Health 

Workplace stress isn’t just an unpleasant feeling at the end of a long workday. In Canada alone, it drains billions of dollars from the economy,…

Absenteeism at work: Why Mental Health in the Workplace Matters?

Absenteeism at work is a growing concern for Canadian employers. We talk about absenteeism when employees miss work regularly or unexpectedly. High rates of absenteeism…

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace: A Systematic Approach 

As organizations strive to enhance their work environments, psychological health and safety (PHS) is emerging as a critical component of overall organizational health. Implementing a…