Did you know?
- Mental health is a leading cause of workplace disability in Canada
- Every year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness or substance use disorder
Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person:
- Understands their own abilities
- Can cope with the normal stresses of life
- Can work productively
- Is able to make a contribution to their community
5 ways to help:
- Language matters: The words you use can make a difference
- Educate yourself: Stigma exists and knowing what are the facts about mental illness helps to end the stigma
- Be kind
- Listen carefully and ask how you can help
- Talk about mental illness and break the silence
AGO Initiatives for Mental Health
- The AGO is developing a 12-month strategy for Health & Wellness and plans to include mental health initiatives
- AGO’s Employee Assistance Program, Lifeworks, is available to all AGO full-time and regular part-time staff members. This confidential service is provided by the AGO at no cost to you, and offers everything from help in times of personal crisis, to advice on parenting and balance.
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- LifeWorks is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Please call 1-877-207-8833, TTY: 1-877-371-9978, or visit www.lifeworks.com for more information
- User ID: AGO
- Password: artmatters
Please note:
This information is not to be used for diagnosis, treatment or referral services. Please contact your health care professional and/or local mental health agency for more information.
If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.