Issues and Solutions: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace (Point Grey)
Presented by Stephanie Innes from Mental Health Works
Free Seminar, Please RSVP
November 02, 2009 (Point Grey Campus)
Registration Deadline: October 01, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies on how to identify and address mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout at work. You will view an engaging, multi-media presentation featuring real Canadians who live and work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. You will also gain useful information and resources for effective performance management when mental health is a workplace concern. All participants will leave with a workbook of useful resources.
You Will Learn:
• Strategies to identify mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout
• Strategies to address mental health issues and their impacts in the workplace in a positive way
• Information and resources that can support effective performance management practices
Presenter Bio:
Stephanie Innes, BA, B.Ed., created the award winning Mental Illness First Aid course. As Director of Community Education and Training at the Canadian Mental Health Association, she managed 11 staff, 6 of whom lived with persistent and severe mental illness. Her management experience gave Stephanie insight into creating accommodations, the importance of managing mental health in the workplace and creating healthy workplaces. Stephanie has worked in the field of education for over 15 years and has a B.Ed with a specializing in Curriculum Design. She is a skilled adult educator who has designed numerous workplace training programs, trained instructors throughout the province and taught hundreds of courses in organizations throughout the Lower Mainland. She is passionate about creating healthy workplaces for everyone.
Who Should Attend?
M&P staff who are interested learning about the health and well-being of employees, seeking specific information and guidelines for dealing with mental health issues.
Program Information:
November 2, 2009
11:30 to 1:30pm
Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard (view location map)
Party Room
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
