The Working Mind
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based learning program designed to teach you about mental health and reduce stigma in the workplace around mental illness.
Reducing stigma creates a healthier workplace
By reducing stigma and discrimination, TWM helps organizations create a culture that fosters greater awareness and support for mental health among employees, managers, and employers.
Based on years of mental health policy research, TWM will teach you strategies to foster a more resilient workplace.
Understand basic concepts related to mental health and mental illness.
Recognize stigma and know how to reduce it.
Track changes in your mental health and know when to take action.
Talk about mental health and mental illness with colleagues, friends, and family
Cope with and manage workplace stress.
Who should take The Working Mind?
TWM courses are tailored for
- employees (4.5 hours in-person, 5 hours virtual)
- managers (8 hours in-person, 7 hours virtual)
- workplace course facilitators (5 days, 8 hours per day in-person and virtual).
Employees
TWM training for employees takes four and a half hours when delivered in-person and five hours virtually. By taking the course, you will learn to
- understand mental health and mental illness
- recognize signs and indicators of mental health and mental illness in yourself and others
- reduce stigma and recognize negative attitudes toward people with mental health problems
- support colleagues with mental health problems
- maintain your mental health and improve your resilience.
Course modules:
- Mental Health and Stigma
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Stress and Resilience
Managers
TWM for managers takes eight hours when delivered in-person and seven hours virtually. In addition to the material covered in TWM for employees, you will learn to
- support your employees’ mental health and well-being
- enable all employees to be more fully productive
- ensure the workplace climate respects and involves all employees, including those with mental health problems
- encourage employees to seek support for mental health challenges.
Course modules:
- Mental Health and Stigma
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Stress and Resilience
- Supporting Your Team
TWM learning tools and strategies
TWM courses include scenario-based lessons, videos from people with lived experience of mental illness, practical activities, and other resources for further learning. Participants also receive a certificate of completion.
Mental Health Continuum Tool. A way to check in on your always changing mental health and wellness.
‘Big Four’ coping skills. Evidence-based techniques to help you cope with stress and improve your mental health and resilience.
Contact-based education. Personal stories told by people with lived experience to help you reduce stigma effectively.
The Working Mind Adaptations
UPCOMING COURSES ACROSS CANADA
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