Workplace wellness is a hot topic these days. How come? Probably because people seem to spend more time on the job nowadays than they do with their families!
While working folk live by the same physical wellness principles as everyone else, mental health takes on a whole new meaning in the workplace.
Mental health problems are becoming more widespread: of all the disability claims we receive in a year, over 1/3 stem from major depression, burnout and anxiety disorders.
Want to learn more about mental illness? Check out the Understanding Mental Illness section of the Canadian Mental Health Association's website.
When you're unable to work for an extended period, it can take a toll on your finances. That's why it's important to think about protecting yourself against the financial consequences of a disability.
Other resources
We've teamed up with mental health organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Psychology Foundation of Canada to publish some helpful documents:
 | | Managing to Manage Workplace Stress
Developed for employers, this brochure offers 10 workplace strategies that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Managing to Manage Workplace Stress (PDF, 591 KB) |
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 | | Feeling Better
This brochure, designed in partnership with Rogers Publishing, deals primarily with anxiety and depression in the workplace.
Feeling Better (PDF, 712 KB) |
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 | | Mental Health: A Workplace Guide
This brochure for employers is intended to provide them with a better understanding of the issues they face when it comes to their employees' mental health.
Mental Health: A Workplace Guide (PDF, 717 KB) |
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 | | Bouncing Back: How Workplace Resiliency Can Work for You
This brochure makes understanding resiliency easy by taking a look at the factors and personal attributes that help adults cope with challenges and disappointments, overcome obstacles and deal with everyday stress.
It features true stories showing how you can bounce back and make workplace resiliency work for you.
Bouncing Back: How Workplace Resiliency Can Work for You (PDF, 650 KB) |
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 | | Managing to Manage Across Generations at Work
Developed for managers, this brochure examines the North American phenomenon of having 5 different generations working side by side. It also offers a snapshot of each generation: veterans, baby boomers and generations X, Y and Z.
It includes case studies, detailed intergenerational strategies and 10 universal strategies related to other factors, like cultural diversity and employee engagement.
Managing to Manage Across Generations at Work (PDF, 624 KB) |