Hillary Harris

A person does not learn how to be negative with one thought; it comes from many days and many negative thoughts Being optimistic may not be that hard. Consider how...

Unwanted stress drains our battery; recharging is necessary Like physical fitness, mental fitness requires intention, and enhancing it requires motivation, action and accountability. There is no magic pill for mental...

The pandemic has changed how people socially interact Among its disruptions to many people’s normal lives, COVID-19 has challenged their social well-being — confidence in their ability to have access...

Overcoming self-stigma is the first step towards good mental health Have you had a time in your life when you felt overwhelmed and were not sure where or how to...

Engaging in this behaviour requires intention and awareness A common question from employers during the COVID-19 pandemic has been: “What do you suggest we do to help our employees with...

Obtaining an evidence-based baseline provides employers insight into a starting point One challenge some employers have is that their approach to mental health is inconsistent. They facilitate random acts of...

Before committing to a program, estimate cost of doing nothing Should we care about employees’ mental health? That is a question each employer must answer. It’s a simple yes or...

How well employees manage themselves under stress matters It is critically important when thinking about mental health to understand that it is not static. Much like the weather, it can...

The next wave of mental health prevention is mental fitness March of 2020 will go down in the history books as a critical date, as this was when the COVID-19...

Federally-regulated employers in Canada now must meet legislated requirements regarding workplace anti-harassment and anti-violence policies. As a result of implementation of Bill C-65, An Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code…

Many leaders have created, or are in the process of building, mental health programs in their workplaces. Most are founded on accessibility, transparency and creating an environment where employees feel…

For the past few months, many employees have been running on adrenaline. With all the change and disruption, it's been a challenging time. Now, the movement towards slow re-opening of provinces and...

By Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley Most leaders have heard of the term burnout, but not all understand its legitimacy. Unfortunately, burnout is often dismissed as regular workplace stress,…

Since the middle of March, there’s been a massive amount of disruption, unemployment, financial challenges, increased concerns around isolation and loneliness and uncertainty for what the future holds. The COVID-19...

As Canadians continue to report worsening mental health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic, a study emphasizes the important role employers play in helping employees navigate the impact of COVID-19 and boosting the…

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have suffered from an increase in stress. According to a survey from the Conference Board of Canada and the Mental Health Commission of Canada…