A psychologically healthy and safe workplace is one that actively works to prevent harm to workers’ psychological health and that promotes psychological well-being. During this session, we will learn about the National Standard of Canada, published in Spring 2013, and commissioned by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The impact of not addressing psychological health and safety in the workplace and, conversely, the positive effects experienced by organizations that implement evidence-based psychological health and safety strategies will be reviewed. Although many factors influence an individual’s psychological make-up, the workplace plays a large part in daily life and is therefore important in maintaining and promoting well-being. There will be greater understanding of the shared responsibility by both the workplace/employer and the individual/employee for maintaining and improving that well-being.
Featured Speaker:
Stephanie Ryan
Stephanie Ryan is the Clinical Lead of the Mental Health Promotion and Addictions Prevention Team with NL Health Services, Eastern Urban Zone. Stephanie has 25 years of experience as a social worker, with 15 of those working in Mental Health and Addictions programs. Her primary areas of interest include Women’s/Reproductive Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, and Community Capacity Building through partnerships with stakeholders to address the social determinants of health that impact our well-being. As a single parent of a neurodiverse child, Stephanie is a fierce advocate for living a balanced lifestyle and encourages those around her to incorporate wellness activities into daily life.
