Wellness Resources
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Mental Health Resources
Good mental health is as important as good physical health. When mentally healthy, we can enjoy our lives, be creative and productive, take risks, and are better able to cope with difficulties, change and loss.
The following links offer information, tools and resources to assist individuals who may be experiencing problems and to promote general mental health.
Manitoba Blue Cross Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Click here for general information on the EFAP through Manitoba Blue Cross.
- My Good Health
Through your mybluecross account, you can access My Good Health's online wellness resources, tools and workbooks.
Great West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace
- Working Through It: Stories of reclaiming well-being at work, off work and returning to work
A series of videos designed to speak directly to people struggling with mental health issues. - Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Tools and resources for managers and employees. - Exercises for Stress Reduction and Deep Relaxation
Four video sessions to help reduce stress.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Community Mental Health
This program includes a range of community-based programs designed to help adults experiencing mental health problems. - The Culture of Well-being (PDF)
Guide to mental health resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Winnipeg.
Province of Manitoba
- Mental Health Promotion
Links and resources to promote the mental health and mental well-being of individuals, families, organizations and communities.
Health Canada/Government of Canada
- Mental Health - Coping With Stress
Information on symptoms, health effects, and dealing with stress. - Mental Health and Wellness - First Nations and Inuit Health
- Mental Illness
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- Mental Health Week (Takes place in May each year)
Other Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health and Spiritual Health Care
- Mood Disorders Association of Ontario: Check Up From the Neck Up
- A Guide to College and University for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities (PDF)
- Being There: When Mental Illness Strikes Someone Near You (PDF)
Health & Wellness Resources
The following resources cover a variety of topics to promote the health and wellness of our employees and their families.
Manitoba Blue Cross Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Click here for general information on the EFAP through Manitoba Blue Cross.
Government of Canada
- Healthy Canadians
Information on food, health, environment, recalls and alerts, and child health. - Healthy Living
Information on healthy babies, seniors, healthy eating and mental health. - West Nile Virus
- Lyme Disease
- Skin Cancer
Other Health & Wellness Resources
- Alive Natural Health & Wellness Magazine
Health and lifestyle (fitness, beauty, green living) articles, as well as a recipe finder.
- Women’s Health Matters
Information, news and research findings on women's health.
- Heart & Stroke Foundation
Information, recipes and tools to promote heart health and a healthy lifestyle.
- Physical Activity Tips for Adults, Public Health Agency
- ParticipACTION
Tips to help individuals and families become more physically active.
- Physical Activity Guidelines
Canadian physical activity guidelines for ages 0-65+ and sedentary behaviour guidelines for ages 0-17.
- Winnipeg in motion
A health promotion strategy with an emphasis on increasing physical activity.
- Winnipeg Trails Association
Detailed maps of walking trails in Winnipeg.
Ergonomic Resources
- Ergonomic hazards of the seated posture, Safe Work
- Workspace adjustments to avoid aches and pains, UW Safety Office