Reducing Stigma & Disclosures
Teaching
When you display your blue elephant, you show that you care about the wellness of others and demonstrate that this is a safe place to talk about mental illness, without fear of being viewed differently.
Quiet space for teachers to relax featuring amenities like massage and lounge chairs, treadmills, hammocks, and yoga equipment.
The Working Mind ($)
Brought to you by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, The Working Mind is an evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
“If you have a mental health issue you are marginalized. School boards preach mental health but don’t provide support for teacher”
Dentistry
This resource is a national anti-stigma campaign designed to eliminate the stigma associated with mental Illness.
A non-profit organization, created by three dentists, aiming to help fellow dental professionals with mental health issues survive and thrive by helping to remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues, offering support and resources, and providing a platform for sharing their stories.
Peer Support Initiative
Network of dentists and other health professionals (nurses, physicians) where they can share their experiences and concerns (e.g., abusive treatment by patients) can be beneficial for mental health of dental professionals.
Raising awareness of and de-stigmatizing MH issues as well as creating a workplace culture that is supportive of dentists’ overall health
CDA Discussions on Mental Health
Through various discissions, Canadian Dental Association raises awareness of mental health issues among dentists and how they should be more open about discussing them. (e.g., Is It Time To Reach Out, an article on these issues published in CDA Essentials magazine).