Episode 15: Workplace Mental Health pt. 2

Episode 15: Workplace Mental Health pt. 2

Author: CMHA Kelowna and Jessica Samuels June 11, 2025 Duration: 23:22
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In this follow-up to Episode 11, host Jessica Samuels continues her conversation with CMHA Kelowna's Director of People, Culture & Engagement, Candace Giesbrecht.

The focus of this episode is burnout and its relationship to the workplace. Candace and Jessica dive deeper into what burnout looks like, how it manifests in professional environments, and how organizations and individuals can begin to address it.

Topics Covered:
- The definition and symptoms of burnout
- How burnout differs from general workplace stress
- The systemic and organizational contributors to burnout
- What workplaces can do to prevent burnout
- The importance of psychological safety and leadership
- How employees can advocate for their well-being

RESOURCES
Burnout

https://cpa.ca/psychology-works-fact-sheet-workplace-burnout/

https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/workplace-burnout

https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/preventing-burnout.html

https://workplacementalhealth.org/employer-resources/infographics/infographic-beating-burnout-at-work

 Non-workplace Burnout

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout#:~:text=These%20forms%20of%20burnout%20are,that%20caused%20by%20career%20stress

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-workplace.html

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work

https://cpa.ca/psychology-works-fact-sheet-mental-health-and-the-workplace/

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/mh/mentalhealth_address.html

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/what-we-do/workplace/

 

Stats on MH in workplace

https://cmha.ca/what-we-do/national-programs/workplace-mental-health/takeaways/

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work

https://www.mhrc.ca/workplace-mental-health

https://www.mhrc.ca/psychological-health-and-safety-2024

 

Achieving and Maintaining MH in the workplace  

https://13factors.ca/13-factors#:~:text=13%20psychosocial%20risk%20factors%20were,manager%20mental%20health%20and%20wellbeing.

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/13-factors-addressing-mental-health-in-the-workplace/

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/national-standard/

https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/guarding-minds-at-work

https://www.guardingmindsatwork.ca/

https://www.cmhakelowna.com/education-training/workplace-training

https://peopleworkingwellbc.ca/

https://www.ccohs.ca/healthyminds

https://peopleworkingwellbc.ca/mental-health-for/hospitality-tourism/

https://peopleworkingwellbc.ca/mental-health-for/community-social-services/

https://peopleworkingwellbc.ca/mental-health-for/healthcare/

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Hosted by Jessica Samuels and presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association's Kelowna branch, A Way Forward: Conversations on Mental Health digs into the real-world factors that impact our psychological well-being. This isn't just a discussion of symptoms, but a thoughtful exploration of the societal, cultural, and personal stressors that weigh on us. Each episode moves beyond simply identifying problems to focus on practical approaches and tangible practices that can make a difference. You'll hear conversations that acknowledge how interconnected our mental health is with our physical fitness, our community, and the world around us. Supported by Beem Credit Union, the podcast provides a grounded space where complex topics feel accessible. Tuning in offers more than just insight; it’s about gathering useful information and realistic tools that you can apply to your own life. The goal is to leave each conversation with a clearer sense of direction and, as the title suggests, a genuine path toward resilience. This is a resource for anyone looking to understand the nuances of mental health and find actionable strategies for themselves and their communities.
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