The Halifax Fire Service peer-to-peer program provides in-house relief from work- and home-related stress
With mental health issues a leading cause of disability these days, employers need to understand the legal implications and risks if they don’t handle such cases well. Julia Kaisla, director of community engagement for the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC division, and Julie Menten, an associate at Roper Greyell LLP, a Vancouver law firm specializing […]
World Mental Health Day is observed on Oct. 10 every year.
I recently experienced a great deal of sadness over the passing of someone I didn’t know—but someone that had brought me so much joy over the years. I was deeply saddened by the fact that this person could not possibly know how much happiness they brought to so many people—how could they? I was heartbroken by the fact that this person clearly suffered in silence and felt so helpless that the only way out was to take their own life. I shed a tear over Robin Williams.
Health, mental health and wellness will get a boost from employers next year.
Statistics Canada says the majority of Canadians have good mental health.
When it comes to tackling mental health issues, Bell Canada is one organization that’s putting its money where its mouth is.
Mental health is an issue that affects all employers, large and small. While there is no question that keeping employees healthy and productive is smart business, there are even more compelling reasons—evident in recent court settlements—for protecting employees’ psychological health and safety.
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, reports released in 2011 and 2012 indicate that mental health illnesses accounted for roughly 30% of short- and long-term disability claims and are rated one of the top three drivers of such claims by more than 80% of Canadian employers.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has released a report outlining recommendations for police education and training to better prepare Canadian police personnel for interactions with people who have mental illness.