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Implementing a mental health program in your company may feel like an overwhelming
responsibility – but it's also a necessity. Here are three steps to get you started.
STEP ONE: UNDERSTAND
The first step in implementing these factors is understanding them. ThinkMentalHealth.ca
boasts an impressive video series – 'have THAT talk' – which details the intricacies of each
factor individually. It's a great tool you can use to further educate yourself on how to initiate
discussions with your team, build awareness and prompt open communication.
STEP TWO: ASSESS
Organizations should also conduct a Needs Assessment, to see how the 13 Workplace Factors
impact their organization. Perception surveys, such as the Guarding Minds@Work survey is
a great needs assessment tool that can be used.
STEP THREE: IMPLEMENT
Once you're fully versed in the factors' nuances, it's time to talk about implementation.
A good place to start is ThinkMentalHealth.ca readiness survey tool. Here, employers answer
a range of questions using a scale of one to five – the website then calculates how ready the
business is to adopt and implement a workplace mental health program.
Measuring the ROI on investing in mental well-being is something of a hot topic. But can you
put a price on the mental health of your workforce? Implementation is dependent on existing
policies and programs already in place within your organization, as well as how you scored
in the readiness assessment. Ensure you give yourself enough time to do some thorough
research into the best tools and programming for your organization.
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