Knowledge Translation: Myth vs. Reality
When I first began my position as a Knowledge Broker, many times I found myself smirking at loved one’s reactions when I attempted to explain my job and the work that I do.
Social Stigma and COVID-19: Protecting Your Workers. Interview with Dr. Keith Dobson
Civility and respect is correlated with the workplace factor of psychological protection. They meet similar human needs. When these factors are compromised, it can result in significant stress and can have tremendous impact on the energy level of an individual, a team and even the entire organization.
Supporting the Mental Health of Retail Workers During COVID-19
There is a growing concern for the mental health of retail workers, and it’s up to all of us to support them.
A Narrative in Seniors Mental Health: Larry’s Story
Coming out has been a lifetime process for Larry. He had always been exceedingly shy, so much so that as a boy in his small town in rural Alberta, Larry would cross the street to avoid having to speak to classmates he might run into.
Checking In on Yourself
A lot of the time when I’m delivering mental health training, people tend to forget or overlook their mental health, because they think it doesn’t affect them.
Building Mental Health into Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs: Pandemic Response
As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and begin to think about how to recover our operations and the economy, it is critical to think about how to build mental health into our emergency management and business continuity plans.
It Begins with You
We can’t continue to provide the best support to others unless we make sure we take care of ourselves first during these unique times
Best Practices for Supporting the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers During Covid-19
Interview with Christine Devine, Wellness Specialist, Michael Garron Hospital on sharing Best Practices for Supporting the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers During Covid-19.
Checking In On Others
The purpose of today’s blog is to help us all remember the importance of checking-in on one other as we continue to deal and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.