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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.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

• Mental Health Support for Coping With COVID-19
  
  
• Along with many other stresses, COVID-19 has left many of us feeling disconnected. Connect Now is a new support line that allows you to connect instantly with a professional counsellor from the University of Winnipeg’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The support line provides access to immediate support from a mental health professional, without needing to commit to on-going counselling sessions.
  
  
• Manitoba COVID-19 screening tool
  
  
• Canadian Mental Health Association: Information, resources and tips for dealing with COVID-19 
  
  
• Government of Manitoba:  Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program 
  
  
• Manitoba Adolescent Treat Centre: Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Youth Addiction Services 
   
• Shared Health and the Regional Health Authority Mental Health Programs: Virtual Crisis Response Services (Adult) 
  
  
• For links to more information, review the following FAQ's, and visit the Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada websites. These sites are being updated regularly with up-to-date, accurate information. 
  
  
• The Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) has established an anxiety support line for anyone seeking support during this challenging time.  You can call their support line at 204.925.0040.  The line will be checked regularly between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekends.  If you leave your name, phone number or email address, an ADAM representative will get in touch with you within a short period of time. Visit their website for more information.
  
  

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)

• Understanding Mental Illness

• CMHA: Manitoba and Winnipeg

• 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.

• City of Winnipeg Cycling Map

Ergonomic Resources

• Ergonomic hazards of the seated posture, Safe Work
• Workspace adjustments to avoid aches and pains, UW Safety Office

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