The following resources are related to mental health concerns, neurodivergence and stress. They may include therapeutic approaches and are provided for information only. The information contained in these resources does not constitute and should not be relied on as professional advice. Always consult your physician or appropriate healthcare provider with respect to your particular circumstances. If you click on a link, you may be entering a third-party website not maintained or controlled in any way by Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.
Working with ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
The symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can create challenges for neurodivergent adults in the workplace, just as they do for children in school. Resources are provided to promote understanding, education and advocacy and getting support.
Centre for ADHS Awareness, Canada (CADDAC)
CADDAC is a Canadian national charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with ADHD through ADHD awareness, education and advocacy.
Working with anxiety
Anxiety Canada provides helpful approaches that can be used for multiple anxiety problems, so that even if you have 2, 3, or more disorders, many of the same tools can be used for all of them.
Workplace Wellness – Not an Oxymoron Anymore?
This article by Anxiety Canada includes a review of stress in the workplace and Five Steps for Managing Workplace Anxiety.
Working with autism
EmploymentWorks Canada (EWC) is a newly designed program that offers employment preparedness training for individuals ages 15-29 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are no longer attending school and are seeking opportunities to practice and develop the essential skills necessary to obtain sustainable employment.
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Centre’s vision is to support individuals with autism in leading meaningful, engaged lives.
Working with depression
The Anti-Depressant Skills Workbook
This workbook provides an overview of depression, information on ways to manage it according to the best available research, and a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression.
Working with dyslexia
7 Tips for working with dyslexia
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning difficulties affecting both children and adults. This article by Touch-type Read & Spell outlines strategies for people experiencing Dyslexia to use at work.
Working during menopause
This guide from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians (FOM) is aimed at women going through menopause and experiencing the impact it has on their working lives. It also offers employers practical guidance on how to improve workplace environments for menopausal women.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) has gathered the most trustworthy, up-to-date, and evidence-based information about menopause, here, together on one site.
Working while stressed
This resource explains how you can be mentally healthy at work, and provides practical suggestions for what you can do.
Additional resources
- Caregiver resources. These tips and strategies can help make it easier to advocate for the health and well-being of our loved ones. It includes information on government services, seniors, health, finances and self-care.
- Financial stress. Offers resources to help cope with financial stress. Take action to regain control of money issues related to personal finances, student debt and more.
- Managing stress. Learn how to manage your reactions to stress and protect your well-being.
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