Straight Talk: Psychological Wellness as the Heart, Soul and Mind of Your Organization

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How emotionally safe is your workplace for the people who work there? Are we doing the right things to create psychological safety and wellness at work? Join these three mental health and wellness experts who will help you to reflect on your workplace practices and recognize where opportunities may exist to support your employees. Everyone deserves a safe, thriving and healthy workplace, including you! 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM The Mental Health Crisis Making mental health a high priority within and outside of your organizations is the need of the hour. According to the World Health Organization, around 450 million people currently struggle with mental illness, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. Here at home, it affects more than 6.7 million of us. In fact, one in two Canadians have—or have had—a mental illness by the time they reach 40 years of age. Alarming statistics like this only underscore the need for all of us to get involved in one way or another. (Source: The Mental Health Crisis Is Real | CAMH) This featured discussion will examine this very real crisis and share how to raise awareness within our communities and organizations. Speaker: Deborah Gillis, President & CEO, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation; Angie Elliott, Licensed Funeral Director and former CAMH patient 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Anti-Racism & Trauma When people are subjected to racism, discrimination, microaggressions or other forms of mistreatment or violence because of their racial background, it can lead to trauma. Have you ever thought about how racial trauma shows up in your workplace? While we continue to hear about the importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) many organizations have become stagnant in their efforts and strategic planning initiatives. This featured chat will examine key insights to approach and implement EDI with purposeful intention. Speaker: Suzanne M. Charles Watson, Director – Anti-racism, Equity and Social Accountability, Women’s College Hospital 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Financial Wellness Financial stress has become a growing concern in the modern workplace, affecting employees’ financial health as well as their overall psychological well-being. This session addresses the impact of financial stress on employees and provides practical insights for HR leaders on how to support and engage their staff in a meaningful way. This featured session is an opportunity to examine the connection with and the impact on our psychological wellness as it relates to our finances. Speaker: Arian Beyzaei, Vice President, Enriched Academy