We are pleased to share two webinars created in partnership with Partners for Mental Health. Partners for Mental Health seeks to transform the way Canadians think about, act towards, and support mental health through partnerships, public engagement, and strategic initiatives.

Specifically, in the webinars presenters Erin Michalak and Victoria Maxwell address:

Webinar 1. Stigma in the workplace, and how to tackle it

• Why it’s important to tackle workplace stigma
• Some ways mental illness stigma can manifest in the workplace
• What it’s like to experience workplace stigma
• Concrete approaches to reduce workplace stigma and create a safe environment for employees facing mental health challenges to flourish in

Webinar 2. Supporting a colleague facing a mental health issue

• Why good social support in the workplace and beyond is important for people facing mental health challenges
• Concrete examples of ways of supporting a colleague with mental health issues
• A concise framework to detect, support and advocate for individuals who may be dealing with mental health issues
• Resources and tools to create a healthy environment so employees facing mental health problems can flourish

Funding for these webinars, and for further development of the work and school sections of our Bipolar Wellness Centre was provided by the Laurel Foundation.

Stigma and how to tackle it: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7366057576853730050

Supporting a colleague facing a mental health issue: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/461087171025220610

Thank you to Partners for Mental Health and the Laurel Foundation.