Psychological Health & Safety

Accredited by the Mental Health Commission of Canada with an Opening Minds framework.

Introduction to Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace

(1, 4-hour-day)

  • Learn the core components of Psychological Health and Safety (PHS), its organizational benefits, and the OM PHS framework. Learn how to start developing actionable plans and understand your role in fostering a psychologically safe workplace.

    Taking the Introduction course is strongly recommended before taking Integration PHS.

Integrating Psychological Health & Saftey in the Workplace

(2, 6-hour days)

  • This teaches participants how to integrate Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) into common workplace systems and practices. Learners will explore the Opening Minds PHS Integration Framework and its application in key work areas. The course also prepares participants for measuring PHS levels through assessments, which generate recommendations for resource allocation and system improvements.

Key Elements to Systematically Integrate and Assess Psychological Health & Safety

Policy and Strategy

Human Rights

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mental Health Awareness

Ability Management

Risk Management

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Managing Change

Employee Lifecycle

Leadership Development

The workplace Psychological Health & Safety training is offered in two streams: Introduction and Integration. Enrolling in both is highly recommended for a comprehensive understanding of system integration.

  • PHS Meeting National Standards

    A program designed to assist in maintaining Canadian health and safety standards and compliance, securing your workforce, and protecting your future.

  • Ensure Legal Compliance

    Proactively preventing legal liabilities and mitigating risks associated with negligent psychological harm, which impacts productivity, turnover, and human rights compliance.

  • Data Driven Tools and Integration

    Convert data into actionable improvements with PHS's systematic tools, revealing and enhancing your internal workplace health and safety.

  • Accredited by the Mental Health Commission of Canada

    We deliver comprehensive psychological health and safety solutions, powered by the evidence-based Opening Minds framework and supported by the trusted MHCC accreditation.

 FAQs

  • Yes, this course is accredited by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (Opening Minds).

    The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) created its Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) courses as part of a major, collaborative effort to promote mental health in Canadian workplaces. The entire curriculum is built on the foundation of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, which provides the core principles and framework for the training.

    The creation of the National Standard was a highly collaborative process. The MHCC led the initiative, commissioning the Standard in partnership with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) and the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ). A technical committee of expert volunteers was assembled, including health and safety professionals, executives, union representatives, and legal experts, to guide the content.

  • No, they are related but not the same. Mental health is an individual's overall emotional and psychological well-being. It's how a person thinks, feels, and behaves in their daily life and is influenced by a variety of factors, both personal and environmental.

    Psychological health and safety, on the other hand, is about the workplace's role in supporting or harming that mental health. It focuses on the organizational policies, procedures, and culture that can either protect or pose a risk to an employee's psychological well-being.

  • It helps ensure legal compliance, enabling organizations to meet their duty to provide a safe workplace that includes psychological well-being. This proactive approach also excels at risk mitigation, helping to prevent costly incidents of burnout, stress-related illness, bullying, and harassment that can lead to grievances and disability claims. Beyond risk management, PHS training fosters an improved culture by creating a more positive, respectful, and supportive environment, which directly contributes to enhanced productivity. In a psychologically safe workplace, employees are more engaged, productive, and innovative.

  • This is a very unique skill to add to your resume. PHS training is primarily for those who create, manage, and uphold policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Health and Safety professionals, and managers.

  • No prior experience or specific qualifications are required to take a PHS course. Although it is recommended to take the Introduction to PHS course before taking the Integrating PHS course. Both are individual certifications.

  • Yes, upon successful completion of a PHS, participants receive a certificate. The validity of this certification comes from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (Opening Minds).

    • Introduction to PHS (4-hour certificate)

    • Integration to PHS (12-hour certificate)

  • The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA Z1003) is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools, and resources developed to help organizations promote mental health and prevent psychological harm. It provides a framework for a systematic approach to creating and maintaining a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.

  • The format blends a self-directed module with interactive, facilitator-led training. You'll benefit from lively group discussions, practical application through scenario-based activities, and dedicated time for questions and answers. Our interactive online mental health training aims to create a comfortable and supportive space for building your skills.

  • While the PHS courses often involve discussions and scenario-based learning, you will not be expected or pressured to share your personal experiences. However, some participants may choose to share voluntarily if they feel comfortable doing so. The training environment aims to be respectful and supportive of everyone's comfort levels regarding personal disclosure.

  • Our accredited training portfolio features programs such as Mental Health First Aid (Standard and Youth), The Working Mind, and Workplace Psychological Health & Safety. Furthermore, we are expanding our offerings with self-directed options and additional accredited programs from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

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