Evolution of Canadian Workplace Mental Health Strategies over the Last Ten Years

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1 Evolution of Canadian Workplace Mental Health Strategies over the Last Ten Years Dr. Joti Samra, R. Psych Organizational, Research & Media Consultant 1

2 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Project Supporters:

3 Dylan Davidson, B.A.A. (Hons.) Lead Research Associate Marissa Bowsfield, B.A. (Hons.) Research Associate Dr. Mark Attridge Advisory Committee Member/Consultant Dr. Graham Lowe Advisory Committee Member/Consultant Dr. Martin Shain Advisory Committee Member/Consultant Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

4 Research Methodologies National Survey Collected opinions about workplace mental health strategies & initiatives Key Informant Interviews Interviews with experts about the evolution of workplace mental health Gap Analysis Outstanding improvements needed that were identified in past reports Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

5 National Survey Collected data from N = 2,148 participants. Participants asked about experiences/beliefs/role in workplace mental health, as well as initiatives in place at their organization. Collectively, an informed group - high self-rated expertise, high human resources experience, etc. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

6 Key Informant Interviews Interviewed N = 87 Key informants. Key informants: Experts knowledge of workplace mental health. Researchers, business experts, industry/agency experts, etc. Informed on milestones, influential initiatives/agencies, and ongoing gaps/goals related to workplace mental health. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

7 Gap Analysis Extracted unaddressed gaps related to workplace mental health from previous reports. Determined and assigned a progress rating towards these gaps. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

8 Canadian Workplace Mental Health: Milestone Snapshot The Senate CANAD A Le Sénat Final Report of The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology The Honourable Michael J.L.Kirby, Chair The Honourable Wilbert Joseph Keon, Deputy Chair May Launch of the Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Mental Health and Addiction 2005 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Mental Health Commission of Canada is established 2004 Quebec amends its Act Respecting Labour Standards to include a workplace bullying deterrent 2006 Out of the Shadows at Last: Transforming Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Services in Canada 2007 The Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace is established OUT OF THE SHADOWS AT LAST Transforming Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Services in Canada Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

9 Canadian Workplace Mental Health: Milestone Snapshot A Discussion Paper for the MentalHealth Commission of Canada Respectfully submitted by Martin Shain, S.J.D. with the assistanceof Carla Nassar, LL.B. August 15 th 2008 [Revised February21 st 2009] Final [amended] Report Submitted to the Mental Health Commission ofcanada via the Advisory Committee on Mental Health in the Workforce and the Advisory Committee on Mental Health and the Law Disponibleenfrançais Prévention,promotionet lignes directrices pour une mise en œuvre par étapes C ommissioned by the Mental Health C ommission of Canada 2008 Launch of Prevention, Promotion and Organizational Practices Contributing to Health in the Workplace 2009 Release of Stress at Work, Mental Injury and the Law in Canada: Stress at Work, Mental Injury and the Law in Canada: 2014 Workers Compensation Amendment Act, Launch of Guarding Work: A Workplace Guide to Psychological Health and Safety 2013 Launch of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace 2016 The Workers Compensation Amendment Act CAN/CSA-Z /BNQ /2013 NationalStandard ofcanada Psychological health and safety in the workplace Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged implementation Santé et sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

10 Evolution Theme Areas Legal & Standards Business Education & Training Media Research Sector Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

11 The Evolving Legal & Standards Landscape National Standard Legislation International Leadership Release of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Legislation enacted increased workers compensation, prevention of bullying/harassment & PTSD Canadian Standards Association submitted proposal for international standard on psych health & safety Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

12 BNQ/CSA National Standard (January 2013) PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY & SAFE WORKPLACE: One that promotes employees psychological wellbeing and allows no harm to employee mental health in negligent, reckless or intentional ways. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

13 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Response to the Standard

14 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Response to the Standard

15 Legislative Developments: Response to the Standard Workers Compensation & Safety Copyright 2016 Dr. Joti Samra

16 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Gaps in the Legal & Standards Landscape

17 The Evolving Business Landscape Attitudinal Shifts Behavioural Shifts Employer Awards Awareness, understanding, and value regarding workplace psychological health and safety Organizations developing & providing mental health resources & supports for employees, leaders, etc. Awards that recognize and incentivize employers regarding workplace psychological health and safety Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

18 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Workplace Attitudes & Culture

19 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Workplace Attitudes & Culture

20 Workplace Attitudes & Culture

21 Business Practices & Management

22 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Awards & Recognition for Workplace Mental Health

23 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Gaps in the Business Landscape

24 The Evolving Education & Training Landscape Online Resources Formal Education Influence / Reach Online workplace mental health resources free & evidence-based New psychological health & safety educational opportunities university certificates, workshops, etc. Education in psychological health & safety incorporated into industry trade shows, conferences, etc. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

25 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Online Workplace Mental Health Resources

26 Professional Education & Training 73.3% of respondents reported that availability of educational and training programs for employees are better now since Education in psychological health and safety is being incorporated into conferences across various industries. University certificates/training University of Fredericton, Queen s University, York University. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

27 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Gaps in the Education & Training Landscape

28 The Evolving Media Landscape Societal Attitudes Celebrity Stories Influence / Reach Reductions in stigma towards mental health issues, shifts in media focus Influential individuals advocating & speaking publicly about mental health issues Wide range of mediums increased mental health awareness through social media, blogs, etc. Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

29 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Influential Initiatives & Campaigns

30 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra National Survey: Media Attitudes

31 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Gaps in the Media Landscape

32 The Evolving Research Landscape Literature Focus Research Initiatives Interventions Research Research literature organizational & work environment factors that impact worker mental health Scientific community - valuing research initiatives with strong business collaboration Mental health interventions being developed in technologically diverse ways deliverable in work settings Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

33 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

34 Evolution by Sector Recognition Industry Leaders Tailored Approaches Recognition that psychological health and safety issues can impact all sectors and industries Select industries advocating increased awareness that worker mental health is impacted by specific job factors Sector-tailored approaches to workplace mental health (e.g., a tailored standard for paramedics) Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

35 Sectors with Notable Developments Paramedics Higher Education Armed Forces Federal Public Service

36 Gaps to be Addressed in the Next 10 Years Cultural Leadership Resource Workplace stigma, lack of psychological health and safety culture, focus on physical safety Minimal training/education for leaders, lack of awareness, lack of emotional intelligence Lack of research/dissemination of research, poor accommodation & return-to-work, ineffective EFAP Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra

37 Copyright 2017 Dr. Joti Samra Outlook for the Next 10 Years

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