Helpful resources on workplace depression and workplace mental health for employers
Informational websites:
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National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) – See more at: http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/node/5346#sthash.FGyd3UeT.dpuf
National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard)
The new voluntary Standard for organisations aiming to address psychological health problems and safety in the workplace, published by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and its partners.
- “Depression in the Workplace: Insights From Employees and Supervisors”
The Conference Board of Canada‘s new report on the difficulties faced by employees returning to work following a leave of absence due to depression, and some strategies organizations can adopt to help them.
- Mental Health Works
Sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association, a resource for employers and employees about workplace depression and other mental health issues.
- Guarding Minds @ Work (GM@W)
Developed by researchers from the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA) within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, a unique and free set of resources designed to protect and promote psychological health and safety in the workplace. Resources focus on 13 psychosocial factors known to have a powerful impact on organizational health, the health of individual employees, and the financial bottom line.