Did you know according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to struggles with their mental health?¹

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, IQMH is taking the opportunity to encourage open dialogue around mental health in the workplace. Our actions have the ability to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace for all. Join the conversation and help raise awareness for mental health in the workplace.

Learn more about HSO’s national standards regarding mental health, addiction services and suicide prevention: https://healthstandards.org/news/release-of-two-new-national-standards-of-canada-raise-the-bar-for-mental-health-addictions-and-suicide-prevention/.

These standards will empower health care organizations across Canada to deliver care that focuses on addressing mental health crises in a safe and reliable manner.

Let’s continue to take meaningful action to create positive change in mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day and every day throughout the year.

Find out about the supports available to you here: https://letstalk.bell.ca/tools-and-resources/mental-health-information-support/.

​Reference

1. National Standard [Internet]. Mental Health Commission of Canada. 2023 [cited 2024 Jan 18]. Available from: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/national-standard/.