Webinars on workplace mental health amid COVID-19 concerns

In this time of uncertainty and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health Works is providing a free webinar series to help employees and employers address the impact these circumstances may have on our work and well-being.

Public health agencies are urging the public to practice social distancing and self-isolation and as a result many people are working from home where possible. To help organizations and their staff with this new dynamic, Mental Health Works will be hosting a number of webinars about best practices in workplace mental health. Please click the links below to register.

The webinar topics include:

Being Mindful at Work, (at the office and from home), April 15, 2020 from 1 – 2 p.m. EDT
Being Mindful at Work, (at the office and from home), April 17, 2020 from 10 – 11 a.m. EDT
Isolation and Loneliness, April 21, 2020 from 12 – 1 p.m. EDT

The following webinar is provided in French:

L’isolement et comment bien vivre le télétravail, Le 22 Avril à 13h EST

The health workers and professionals’ webinars are focusing on mental wellness specific to the health care setting. These will explore topics relevant to both hospitals and clinics, as well as telehealth professionals and those who work to support patient outcomes such as custodial staff, security professionals and administrators.

These webinars include:

Mental health for telehealth, April 15, 2020 from 6 – 7 p.m. EDT
Mental wellness for health care professionals, April 16, 2020 from 9 – 10 a.m. EDT
Stress management in health care settings, April 21, from 6 – 7 p.m. EDT

Mental Health Works is a nationwide social enterprise of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. It provides capacity-building workshops, presentations and webinars that are person-centred, evidence-based, and solutions-focused.

Learn more at www.mentalhealthworks.ca.