Mental Health: Awareness About one in five Canadians experiences a mental health issue at some point during their working years. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, it is estimated that mental illness costs the Canadian economy more than $50 billion each year in terms of health-care services, lost workdays and work disruptions. A healthy Canadian economy — and healthy workplaces — rely on healthy minds. This course provides an introduction to the complex issue of mental health in the workplace and explains why it is so important. You will learn the difference between mental well-being and mental illness, the factors that put people at risk, and the roles of early intervention and promotion of mental well-being at work. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the impact of mental illness in the workplace. Explain the difference between mental illness [...]