
Engaging stakeholders for Knowledge Translation: Where do I start?
Many times, we are connected to, or know of many different individuals and organizations we would like to involve in our Knowledge Translation plan.
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Many times, we are connected to, or know of many different individuals and organizations we would like to involve in our Knowledge Translation plan.

Our project at the Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) involves the training and supervision of older adult Mental Health Peer Support workers and volunteers.

While the SPARK journey of Elizabeth Anderson may have started with a colourless vague sketch of what she wanted, her story continues to be the work of an artistic masterpiece. As the founder of Being Mentally Healthy.com, Elizabeth is now a seasoned professional speaker.

Because of the virtual nature of our project, and the way we were already used to working, we have been able to forge ahead with our project and KT plan without much interference from the new reality of working during COVID-19.

We know these past 4 months have been unusual to say the least. We have all reacted to the worldwide pandemic in our own way, doing the best we can every single day.

As workplaces and organizations beginning to re-open on a gradual basis, it is critical they put a focus on the mental health of their staff and employees.

During the response to a pandemic, many organizations have implemented work from home arrangements. These arrangements generally do not come under the usual work at home or flexible workplace arrangement policies.

So, you have a great idea, you think it can work! You just need to get people to put this great tool, course, or other resource into practice so that you can impart some amazing knowledge and make real positive change!

The purpose of this guideline is to help support the mental health of workers by reducing the potential for negative effects of poor ergonomics in temporary work at home situations.