Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
The Working Mind - Encouraging Open Conversations About Mental Health
The Working Mind - Encouraging Open Conversations About Mental Health
The Working Mind - Encouraging Open Conversations About Mental Health
Sunday 1st February 2026
Explore how 'The Working Mind' programme fosters open mental health conversations, reduces stigma, and builds resilience in the workplace.
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Episode Overview
- The Working Mind programme promotes open mental health conversations.
- Understanding the mental health continuum helps recognise changes.
- Different types of stigma need to be addressed: self, public, structural.
- Personal resilience is key; focus on daily routines like sleep and social interactions.
- Managers play a crucial role in creating supportive work environments.
"You can be mentally healthy and also be diagnosed with a mental illness."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of Life Unscripted, Janice Arnoldi sits down with Lauren Cleveland from the Mental Health Commission of Canada to discuss 'The Working Mind' programme. This evidence-based initiative is all about fostering open conversations around mental health in the workplace, aiming to reduce stigma and build resilience among employees and managers alike.
Janice and Lauren share personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the importance of recognising mental health changes, not just in ourselves but also in those we work with. They touch on practical coping strategies and stress management techniques that can help create a supportive and psychologically safe workplace environment. Lauren explains the mental health continuum, a tool used to understand one's mental health state, ranging from healthy to ill.
The conversation also dives into the different types of stigma - self, public, and structural - and how these can be tackled through education and open dialogue. Both hosts share how personal resilience can be built by paying attention to simple daily routines, like sleep patterns and social interactions, which can significantly impact one's mental well-being.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in breaking down the barriers of mental health stigma and learning how to support themselves and others in a work setting. So, what steps can you take today to foster a more open and understanding environment in your workplace?