Advancing Mental Wellness
Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is the leading provider of evidence-based mental health training programs and stigma reduction initiatives across Canada.
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![Hydro One logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hydro-one-case-study-logo-1-300x175.jpg)
“Employees often let us know how much they appreciate that we offer this type of training.”
![ATB Financial logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/abt-financial-logo-1-300x175.png)
“The results were very telling – the reduction in stigma, the reduction in concern about having a conversation, and the increase in interest and knowledge around self-care.”
![Nabs logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nabs-case-study-1-300x169.jpg)
“MHFA training and certification is quickly becoming an integral part of our industry’s health and safety rigor.”
![Government of Saskatchewan logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/government-of-saskatchewan-logo-neutral-1-300x169.jpg)
“We are excited to support schools in ensuring students have access to mental health resources.”
![Ikea Logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ikea-logo-1920x1080-1-300x169.jpg)
“Since the completion of the training, we are now seeing our units being more proactive in initiating discussions and understanding what community resources are available to further support our co-workers.”
![Loblaw Companies Limited logo | L'image de marque de Loblaws Companies Limited](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Loblaws-case-study-LI-300x157.png)
“All of the feedback that we’ve gotten from those trained in MHFA was excellent. They’re always saying that it’s the best training they’ve ever received.”
![WestJet logo | L'image de marque de WestJet](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/westjet-casestudy-1-300x169.jpg)
“I have to tell you, The Working Mind training was one of the best sessions I’ve attended in my 3+ years at WestJet.”
![City of Halifax logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/city-of-halifax-1-300x169.jpg)
“[It was helpful to be able] to concentrate on the subject and be reminded of constructive approaches to mental health.”
![Thunder Bay Logo](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thunder-bay-case-study-1-300x169.jpg)
“The level of staff interest and the impact the training has had on shifting our workplace culture is truly remarkable.”
![Keyano College logo | L'image de marque de Keyano College](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/keyano-college-300x169.jpg)
“Received immediate buy-in from staff, faculty and students across campus when it came time to deliver the training.”
Wellness matters for...
![During her visit, the mid adult home health nurse and the senior adult woman with cancer embrace and laugh together. | Au cours de sa visite, l'infirmière de soins à domicile d'âge moyen et la femme âgée atteinte d'un cancer s'embrassent et rient ensemble.](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-1391105690-scaled.jpg)
Providing workers in the healthcare industry with the tools to promote mental health in the workplace while also reducing the stigma of mental illness.
![Fellow fireman cheering up colleague | Un collègue pompier encourage un collègue](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/first-responders-min.jpg)
Promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in a first-responder setting.
![Cheerful Navajo young woman wearing traditional jewerly | Joyeuse jeune femme Navajo portant des bijoux traditionnels](https://openingminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/iStock-1288500617-e1697577667438.jpg)
Awaken the courage to have open and honest conversations about mental health.
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