Mental Health Week 2022: Watch the Event Recordings Now!
May 31, 2022 - Defence Stories
Earlier this month we came together to celebrate Mental Health Week, in case you missed any of the events check out the accessible recordings!
Consider ways to continue these conversations about mental health throughout the year. We all play a role supporting one another and combatting the stigma associated with mental health together.
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I knew that if I could focus on living in the moment right now. I could get through his, if I could try and give all my effort.
Melissa Bishop
Watch the recording (English only) of Canadian Olympic Track & Field Athlete, Melissa Bishop (accessible only on the National Defence network)! She discusses how she overcame mental health challenges and what physical activities has done for her.
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Just don’t be ashamed of what’s happening to you and when it’s not going well, just go get help.
- Cindy Ouellet
Watch the recording (French only) of Cindy Ouellet, Canadian Paralympian in wheelchair basketball and Para-Nordic skiing (accessible only on the National Defence network). She shares her journey with mental health and how sport changed her life.
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Connecting to others is the number one most positive thing for our well-being.
– Mary Gordon
Watch the webinar with Mary Gordon, Founder and President of Roots of Empathy (accessible only on the National Defence network). She discusses the role of empathy and empathic listening in creating authentic conversations socially between adults, the impact of social connection on mental health and the influence of empathetic leaders in the workplace. Ms. Gordon also outlines the work of the Roots of Empathy program and its lasting impact on children.
Please find some resources below
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free and confidential support to public service employees and their families.
- Explore articles by the CMHA on practicing empathy (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website).
- Defence Team members can also access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.