Organizational Health Inc.: Workplace Mental Health Strategies Crucial For Employers
Organizational Health Inc. (OHI) responds to growing mental health issues in Canada with new programs for employers and their employees
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/04/12 -- In an effort to address good mental health and promote healthy work environments for employers in Canada, today announced three new mental health prevention and promotion programs: "Complex Issues. Clear Solutions.", "Mental Health First Aid", and "Beating the Blues".
According to a 2010 study by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, mental health is the leading cause of both short-term and long-term disability within Canadian companies, amounting to escalating benefits costs, increased absenteeism, and decreased productivity and revenue.
"The research shows that traditional approaches haven't worked and employers are eager to learn new skills to help employees maintain good mental health in the face of a demanding work environment," says Darren Harris, Vice President, OHI. "Mental health must be at the forefront of health and wellness programs. To that end, we substantially bolstered our resources to offer employers even more practical and hands-on programs to deal effectively with workplace mental health issues."
OHI recently partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and Mental Health Works to deliver the award-winning program, "Complex Issues. Clear Solutions.". OHI's trained instructors deliver the program designed for front-line managers. The full-day (or two half-day) program deals with a variety of real-world scenarios such as:
In keeping with educating employers on how to deal effectively and respectfully with mental health issues, OHI invested in certifying its staff to deliver the 12-hour interactive course, "Mental Health First Aid". Businesses understand the value of having physical first aid policies in place to help employees in times of need and "Mental Health First Aid" serves the same important purpose:
OHI's third new program, "Beating the Blues", aims to help individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is shown to be a successful tool in ensuring recovery and resilience in the face of mental health challenges. "Beating the Blues" is an online CBT program documented through numerous clinical studies to have strong positive effect on long-term outcomes for participants, and is recommended by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health. OHI provides a professional counsellor to coach the participant through the eight-week online program which builds from one session to the next to:
Recognizing the economic and social burden of mental illness, the Mental Health Commission of Canada will soon release voluntary workplace mental health standards entitled, "Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace".
"Through our new initiatives, OHI aims to be the trusted partner in delivering solutions to create and foster the type of healthy work environment envisioned by these guidelines," says Harris. "Given the mounting research findings, this environment will clearly be key to the ongoing health of Canadian organizations."
About OHI
Organizational Health Incorporated (OHI) is an independent, Canadian health management company supplying health and wellness solutions to employers, unions and professional bodies. OHI provides disability case management programs, workers' compensation services, employee and family assistance programs, substance management programs and wellness services, all with a focus on the health and well-being of the organization and its employees.
Contacts:
Organizational Health Inc. (OHI)
Darren Harris
Vice President
1-866-462-8047 x 227
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