Training helps workplaces support mental health – free until Mar. 31
Workplace Safety North (WSN) has partnered with Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) to deliver two IHSA-developed mental health e-learning courses.
The courses, Opening the Door to Support and Occupational Mental Health, are intended to enhance understanding of workplace mental health and support ongoing efforts to create safe and healthy workplaces. Participants can register for these courses at no charge until March 31, 2026.
“Supporting mental health is an important part of creating a safe and healthy workplace,” says Tiana Larocque, Manager of Integrated Solutions. “These e-learning courses build on Workplace Safety North’s suite of mental health training, providing accessible, practical learning that helps employers and workers build awareness and strengthen mental health supports. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand outreach of these IHSA courses to firms in the sectors we support.”
Opening the Door to Support
The Opening the Door to Support course is designed to equip supervisors, managers and leaders with the essential skills and tools to support mental health in the workplace. It is self-paced learning that uses an interactive, story-based approach drawing on real-life experiences from the trades.
Participants will work through six modules, covering topics such as:
- Breaking down stigma
- Looking after yourself
- Recognizing signs of mental distress
- Leading by example and shifting the culture
- Communicating supportively
- Supporting others
Occupational Mental Health
The Occupational Mental Health course is a self-paced e-learning course that helps workers understand what contributes to a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, how they can play a role, and when to access mental health support.
Participants will work through two modules, learning how to:
- Recognize the risk factors, stigmas and impact of mental health issues in the workplace
- Identify examples of discrimination in the workplace
- Identify examples of workplace violence and harassment
- Understand the components of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace
- Identify when and where to seek support for mental health
More information is available on the Mental Health Training for Your Workplace webpage.
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