Workplace Mental Wellbeing: Educate and Empower Your People

Workplace mental health is one of the most critical issues facing organizations today.

Left unaddressed, it leads to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism and high turnover.

Given that over 50% of Canadians struggling with mental health do not receive the support they need¹, addressing mental health in the workplace is not just important—it’s urgent.

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Why Invest in Mental Health?

  • Poor mental health can reduce employee productivity by up to 30%, impacting overall team and organizational performance.2
  • Employees experiencing mental health challenges are 3 times more likely to take sick days than those without mental health issues.3
  • Companies that invest in mental health programs see a 4:1 return in terms of increased productivity, improved employee retention, and reduced absenteeism.4

At Mindsmatter, we believe that effectively addressing mental health in the workplace requires 3 steps:

  1. Creating awareness
  2. Taking meaningful action
  3. Moving beyond stigma

That’s why we’ve developed a series of workshops to equip leaders, managers, and employees with practical tools and strategies to address mental health challenges head-on and foster a thriving, resilient workplace.

Featured Workshops

1. Mental Health Awareness

This foundational workshop helps participants recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges like stress, burnout and depression. Employees will learn how to effectively manage their mental health through self-awareness, acceptance, and self-regulation techniques.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognize early warning signs of mental health issues.
  • Practical techniques for managing stress and preventing burnout.
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2. Mental Health: From Awareness to Action

This workshop builds on the insights gained in the Mental Health Awareness session, moving beyond awareness to actionable steps for improving mental health. Participants will explore common barriers to managing their mental health and learn how to overcome them to make lasting, meaningful changes. Managers will also learn how to empower employees to take ownership of their mental health and well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • Actionable strategies to enhance mental well-being on a daily basis.
  • Practical tools to overcome internal barriers like procrastination, fear, and self-doubt.
  • Frameworks for creating mental health action plans for individuals and teams.
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3. Befriending Anxiety

Anxiety, one of the leading workplace mental health concerns, has surged by 64% since COVID, with 25% of Canadians expected to be diagnosed with it during their lifetime. This workshop helps participants understand the sources of anxiety and provides tools to accept and manage it through mindfulness and self-awareness. Through experiential learning, participants will explore how curiosity and self-compassion can transform discomfort into an opportunity for growth and well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • Awareness and a process to identify and stop the vicious cycle of anxiety, followed by anxiety about getting anxious.
  • Experiential learning to embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth.
  • Curiosity and self-compassion as tools for working with anxiety and strong emotions.
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4. Mental Health: Moving Beyond Stigma

This workshop focuses on reducing the stigma around mental health by empowering individuals to seek help without fear of judgment or repercussions. Participants will explore how concealing mental health issues can impact job performance and learn strategies to take charge of their mental wellbeing, benefiting both themselves and their organization. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategies to reduce personal and workplace mental health stigma.
  • Confidence to seek support without fear of negative repercussions.
  • Learning to accept and learn from the ups and downs on the  mental health continuum.

Take Action Today

Support your teams with our comprehensive mental health workshops this October and beyond to improve employee productivity, boost organizational profitability and create a more positive, resilient workplace.

Contact us today to learn more about how our workshops can support your organization’s mental health initiatives.

Key dates to keep in mind:

  • Canadian Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-12)
  • World Mental Health Day (October 10)
  • Bell Mental Health Day (January 22, 2025)
  • Canadian Mental Health Week (May 12-16, 2025)
GET IN TOUCH!

1. Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
2. Deloitte Insights – The ROI in Workplace Mental Health Programs: Good for People, Good for Business
3. MHCC – Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health
4. MHCC – Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health

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