Opening Minds E-Courses
Opening Minds offers a series of self-paced, online courses designed to strengthen mental health awareness and support in the workplace. These courses provide employees and leaders with practical tools to recognize changes in mental well-being, foster supportive conversations, and build healthier, more resilient work environments where psychological health and safety are prioritized.
Opening Minds at Work: Checking in with Yourself
- E-Course, Self-Paced
- ~ 60 minutes
- All Employees
- $75
Checking in with Yourself is a ~60‑minute, self‑paced course that helps employees build awareness of their mental health and take small, practical steps toward well-being.
The course offers a focused exploration of the Mental Health Continuum Tool. It guides participants in defining their personal baseline of optimal mental health, spotting early warning signs, and creating a personalized plan to maintain or restore balance.
Who’s it For
Ideal for employees across office, remote, frontline, and leadership roles. Perfect for organizations needing scalable training when facilitated options like Mental Health First Aid or The Working Mind are not currently feasible.
For individuals who have previously taken Mental Health Continuum Tool or The Working Mind, this course provides a practical, self‑paced opportunity to reconnect and reinforce Mental Health Continuum concepts in a more concentrated way, building confidence in applying them day-to-day.
Full Course Description
Checking in with Yourself is a ~60‑minute, self‑paced course that helps employees build awareness of their mental health and take small, practical steps toward well-being.
The course offers a focused exploration of the Mental Health Continuum Tool. It guides participants in defining their personal baseline of optimal mental health, spotting early warning signs, and creating a personalized plan to maintain or restore balance.
Who’s it For
Ideal for employees across office, remote, frontline, and leadership roles. Perfect for organizations needing scalable training when facilitated options like Mental Health Fisrt Aid (MHFA) or The Working Mind (TWM) are not currently feasible.
For individuals who have previously taken MHFA or TWM, this course provides a practical, self‑paced opportunity to reconnect and reinforce Mental Health Continuum concepts in a more concentrated way, building confidence in applying them day-to-day.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Define what optimal mental health looks like for them across five core domains.
- Recognize early signs that their mental health may be shifting.
- Learn how to use the Mental Health Continuum for regular self-checks.
- Create a personal plan to maintain or return to their optimal mental health.
- Identify potential barriers to seeking support and develop strategies to address them.
Course Features
- Interactive activities, reflection prompts, and check-ins
- Real-life examples across various work settings
- Inclusive, non-clinical language
- Printable personal wellness and stay-well commitment tools
- Links to trusted mental health resources
Tone and Approach
The course is practical, compassionate, and action-oriented. It avoids clinical labels and emphasizes self-awareness, early action, and self-respect.
Participants are reminded that mental health fluctuates, and that noticing and responding early is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Opening Minds at Work: Checking in with a Colleague
- E-Course, Self-Paced
- ~ 60 minutes
- All Employees
- $75
Checking in with a Colleague is a ~60‑minute, self‑paced course that helps employees notice when a colleague’s mental health may be shifting and to respond with care and confidence.
The course offers a focused exploration of the Mental Health Continuum Tool. Learners deepen or refresh their understanding of the tool, recognize signs of change in others, understand where someone may fall on the continuum, and practice supportive, respectful check-ins that encourage appropriate help-seeking.
Who’s it For
Ideal for employees across office, remote, frontline, and leadership roles. Perfect for organizations needing scalable training when facilitated options like Mental Health First Aid or The Working Mind are not currently feasible.
For individuals who have previously taken Mental Health First Aid or The Working Mind, this course provides a practical, self‑paced opportunity to reconnect and reinforce Mental Health Continuum concepts in a more concentrated way, building confidence in applying them day-to-day.
Full Course Description
Checking in with a Colleague is a ~60‑minute, self‑paced course that helps employees notice when a colleague’s mental health may be shifting and to respond with care and confidence.
The course offers a focused exploration of the Mental Health Continuum Tool. Learners deepen or refresh their understanding of the tool, recognize signs of change in others, understand where someone may fall on the continuum, and practice supportive, respectful check-ins that encourage appropriate help-seeking.
Who’s it For
Ideal for employees across office, remote, frontline, and leadership roles. Perfect for organizations needing scalable training when facilitated options likeMental Health Fisrt Aid (MHFA) or The Working Mind (TWM) are not currently feasible.
For individuals who have previously taken MHFA or TWM, this course provides a practical, self‑paced opportunity to reconnect and reinforce Mental Health Continuum concepts in a more concentrated way, building confidence in applying them day-to-day.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Identify indicators of positive, declining, and poor mental health.
- Recognize where someone may be located on the mental health continuum.
- Build confidence in encouraging colleagues to seek mental health supports.
- Appreciate when to share observations with appropriate colleagues for follow-up.
Course Features
- Realistic scenarios to apply learning in context
- Guided activities to build comfort and confidence
- Clear language and practical strategies for workplace conversations
- Emphasis on psychological safety and appropriate boundaries
- Downloadable job aid for easy reference after the course
- Accessible design for all learners
Tone and Approach
The course uses a supportive, non-judgmental tone to model respectful and realistic workplace conversations. It focuses on practical, relatable examples and avoids clinical language or diagnostic framing.
The approach is strengths-based and empowering, helping learners feel capable of taking small, appropriate actions without needing to solve others’ problems.
Bundle Pricing Available
A two-course bundle of “Checking in with Yourself” and “Checking in with a Colleague” is available for $125.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This course builds awareness and supports daily habits. It does not replace Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or The Working Mind (TWM).
Use it as a complement or refresher between full training sessions.
These courses fit:
- Employees across office, remote, and frontline roles
- Teams with limited time for training
- Individuals who want a quick, practical reset on mental health awareness
They also work well as a follow-up after MHFA or TWM.
Each course takes about 60 minutes.
You complete it at your own pace.
No scheduling. No facilitator required.
No. SCORM packages are not available at this time.
Access is provided through the existing platform.
If you need LMS integration, contact the team to discuss future options.
Participants learn how to:
- Recognize early shifts in mental well-being
- Use the Mental Health Continuum Tool in daily work
- Take small, practical steps to maintain balance
- Start supportive, respectful conversations
The focus stays on real workplace situations.
These courses work best as part of a larger plan.
You can:
- Use them as an entry point before MHFA or TWM
- Reinforce learning after formal training
- Support ongoing culture change
If your goal is system-level change, pair these with Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) initiatives.
Yes.
If you register for both courses at the same time, the bundle price is $125 per person.
This option works well if you want to cover both:
- Checking in with yourself
- Checking in with a colleague
Psychological Health and Safety: Building Team Success
- E-Course, Self-Paced
- 90 minutes
- People Leaders
- $70
This e-course is designed for people leaders at all levels to understand their role in creating and supporting a psychologically healthy workplace.
It explains how psychological health and safety (PHS) integrates with organizational strategies and operations, and provides practical guidance on leadership responsibilities, communication, conflict management, and supporting employees’ well-being, including those living with mental health or substance use challenges.
Through real-world scenarios, a downloadable workbook, and actionable strategies, the course helps leaders build healthier team dynamics, promote work-life balance, and navigate the mplementation of PHS policies and processes with confidence.
Contact our Engagement Team to develop a customized solution tailored to your organization’s needs.
Full Course Description
Course Overview
Psychological Health and Safety: Building Team Success is a self-paced e-course that equips people leaders with the knowledge and practical tools needed to build and sustain a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. Participants will learn how psychological health and safety connects to organizational strategies, explore leadership responsibilities at both the team and organizational levels, and gain techniques to support the diverse needs of their teams.Â
Through real-world scenarios and actionable guidance, leaders will develop skills in effective communication, conflict management, work-life balance promotion, and recognizing and addressing workplace stressors.
Who It’s For
This course is designed to help people leaders better understand their role and what their involvement might look like as your organization implements a Psychological Health and Safety strategy. It is accessible, reflective, and built with inclusive language and diverse examples to resonate with a wide range of participants.
Key Learning Outcomes
- What psychological health and safety is and how it integrates with an organization’s strategies and operations
- The roles and responsibilities of people leaders at an organizational level and team level
- How to support the psychological health and safety needs of your team
Course Features
- Realistic scenarios to apply learning in context
- Guided activities to build comfort and confidence
- Clear language and practical strategies for workplace conversations
- Emphasis on psychological safety and appropriate boundaries
- Downloadable workbook for recording key learnings and actionable commitments
- Accessible design for all learners
Tone and Approach
The course uses a supportive, non-judgmental tone to model respectful and realistic workplace conversations. It focuses on practical, relatable examples and avoids clinical language or diagnostic framing.
The approach is strengths-based and empowering, helping learners feel capable of taking small, appropriate actions without needing to solve others’ problems.
