Strategic and Government links to Mental Health and Mental Wellness

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is a catalyst for improving the mental health system and changing the attitudes and behaviours of Canadians around mental health issues. The MHCC website has a section dedicated to mental health in the workplace.

www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/focus-areas/workplace

National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace provides resources, tools, and guidelines focused on promoting health and preventing harm in the workplace. While this standard is currently voluntary, it may become a mandatory standard in the workplace.

www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/issues/workplace/national-standard

The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada (2006)

This is a Government of Canada prepared report developed to raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding about mental health and mental illness in Canada.

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/human-humain06/pdf/human_face_e.pdf

Mental Illness and Addiction in Canada Nov 2009, 3rd edition

This report was prepared by the Mood Disorders Association of Canada and discusses mental illness and addiction in Canada.

www.mooddisorderscanada.ca/documents/Media%20Room/
Quick%20Facts%203rd%20Edition%20Eng%20Nov%2012%2009.pdf

A leadership framework for advancing workplace mental health

Released by the MHCC, this link provides information for leaders focusing on the business case for creating a mentally healthy workplace.

www.mhccleadership.ca

 

Last updated Thu, Sep 21, 2017