Workplace Mental Health Essentials
Excellence Canada’s Workplace Mental Health Essentials Basic Toolkit is ideal for those looking to develop a personalized mental health strategy. And, now it’s FREE for all Canadian employers in celebration of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month.
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What's inside the Basic Toolkit?
Whether you are getting started or you already have a mental health strategy and you want to take it to the next level, you’re in the right place!
Online Self-Assessment Tool
with instructions how to evaluate your organization and self-evaluate to identify strengths (what you are doing well) and opportunities (what you can improve upon).
Downloadable Workbook
of requirements that are based on research and knowledge pertaining to success factors of employee well-being in the workplace and outcomes of successful organizations.
Action Plan Template
to address concerns and build a mental health strategy moving your organization forward on your journey to a mentally healthy and safe workplace.
Comprehensive Report
with recommendations to build a mental health strategy to move your organization forward on your journey to a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
30 Minute Consultation
with an Excellence Canada coach to answer your questions about your report and to guide your next steps.
Access to a Private LinkedIn Community
of practitioners that encourages sharing challenges and practices.
"Our goal is to empower employers of all sizes and sectors to take action in a way that is simple and accessible. Participants will be able to assess the psychological health and safety of their organizations, develop goals, and take immediate steps to support employees at all levels.”
– Jennifer Elia, Vice President, Future of Work, Excellence Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why use the Workplace Mental Health Essentials program?
It is useful to have a reality check of where you currently sit compared to the Workplace Mental Health Essentials Requirements which are based on research and knowledge pertaining to success factors of employee well-being in the workplace and outcomes of successful organizations.
What is the purpose of self-assessment?
Self-assessment is an easy to use diagnostic tool designed to identify strengths and opportunities against the Workplace Mental Health Essentials Requirements. This will help you learn where you are on your mental health journey and with this knowledge, help you to move forward.
What are the outcomes of the self-assessment?
Self-assessment will assist you to identify current strengths and to set a plan for improvement. Set measurable milestones to help improve and move forward on your journey to building a mentally healthy and safe workplace. Organizations that score high and wish to pursue a more comprehensive ‘roadmap’ after completing the Workplace Mental Health Essentials are well-positioned to proceed to Excellence Canada’s Mental Health at Work Framework at either the Bronze or Silver levels.
How long do I have access to self-assessment tool?
You have access to the self-assessment tool as long as you need and until you complete and submit your self-assessment.