Mental Health in the Workplace
Everyone in the workplace has a shared responsibility for health and safety, including both physical and psychological health and safety. Discover tools to help create a space where workers feel safe, respected, and valued.
Access free Workplace Mental Health Safety Talk videos and get unlimited access to a set of seven pre-recorded 15-minute talks on the topics of stress, stigma, anxiety and youth, the importance of having mental health conversations, and general overviews of mental health, mental illness, and mental harm.
Visit COVID-19: Support for People to find information about free Ontario mental health services and supports that meet your needs - Government of Ontario
Bounceback Ontario - Free skill-building program
Mental Health Support in Ontario - Government of Ontario
COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work - Government of Canada
COVID-19 Resources - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada - Government of Canada
Resource List
Apps
Free app: ConnexGo - information about mental health and addiction services in Ontario
Free app: IncludeMe interactive app - fast, effective training for small business owners and managers
Free app: Measure Workplace Stress - Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Articles
Fact Sheet
Posters
Mental Health in the Workplace - CCOHS - NEW
Substance Use and the Trades - CCOHS - NEW Aug 2021
Student Artwork - Article links to gallery
Resources and guidelines
An evidence-informed guide to supporting people with depression in the workplace - Institute for Work and Health
Blueprint for workplace mental health - Deloitte Insights
Checklist for Workplace Policies on Substance Use Stigma - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) - NEW Aug 2021
CSA Standard Z10013-13: Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - Canadian Standards Association
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide - available in 14 languages; World Health Organization
Mental Health in the Workplace: An Accommodation Guide for Managers and Staff - Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Mental Wellness in the Workplace: A Playbook for Employers - Ontario Chamber of Commerce - NEW Oct 2021
Mental Wellness in the Workplace: A Playbook for SMEs [Small and Medium Enterprises] - Ontario Chamber of Commerce - NEW Oct 2021
Return to the workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work - Canadian Mental Health Association
Substance use - Resources regarding drug, alcohol, cannabis, substance use, impairment
Substance Use and the Workplace: Supporting Employers and Employees in the Trades [toolkit] - CCSA - NEW Aug 2021
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace guide has resources and tips for workers and managers - Mental Health Commission of Canada - NEW Sept. 2021
Telework and health risks in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the field and policy implications - European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - NEW Nov. 2021
Psychological Health in the Workplace - Government of Canada
Working Mind: COVID-19 Self-care and Resilience Guide with mental health continuum chart - MHCC - NEW Jul 2021
Workplace Safety - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction - NEW Aug 2021
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health - Canada Life - NEW Oct 2021
Social Media
Facebook - Emotional Health - World Health Organization - NEW Oct 2021
Training
Assembling the Pieces Toolkit: Implementing national standard - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Being a Mindful Employee: An orientation to psychological health and safety in the workplace - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Consommation de substances en milieu de travail : Lutter contre la stigmatisation - CCHST cours en ligne gratuit - NEW Jan 2022
Mental Health Awareness Training with Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor - WSN Instructor-led virtual and classroom courses
Mental Health Awareness: Gain a better understanding of why workplace mental health matters - free e-course
La santé mentale: sensibilisation - cours en ligne gratuit
La sensibilisation à la santé et à la sécurité psychologiques - CCHST cours en ligne gratuit
Psychological Health and Safety Awareness - CCOHS free e-course, English and French
Substance Use in the Workplace: Addressing Stigma - CCOHS free 30 min. e-course, English and French - NEW Jan 2022
Videos
Access free Workplace Mental Health Safety Talk videos and get unlimited access to a set of seven pre-recorded 15-minute talks on the topics of stress, stigma, anxiety and youth, the importance of having mental health conversations, and general overviews of mental health, mental illness, and mental harm.
Websites
Bounceback Ontario - Free skill-building program
Breaking Free - Free, confidential online recovery support program to help those experiencing a substance use disorder
Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace - Government of Canada
Connex Ontario - free 24/7 information for Ontario mental health services and supports
Healthy Minds at Work - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Health and Wellness - CCOHS
Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) - News, resources, videos
Mental health in the workplace - Canada Labour Program includes top 8 practices
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Workplace Mental Health
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada - Government of Canada