Mental health is the gateway to workplace productivity.
Canada’s top employers are recognizing the importance of protecting the psychological health of their talent. Now more than ever, positive return on investment (ROI) on workplace mental health programs is a reality for Canadian companies.
“Having worked with numerous experts in the mental health space, I can honestly say that Lanie is one of the best. She is collaborative, professional and responsive. Perhaps most importantly, she’s pragmatic. She listens to the needs of her corporate clients and helps implement resources that both help employees and remain business-appropriate. ”
Lanie has a proven track record of helping individuals and organization reveal solutions to prioritize and optimize mental health.
With a passion for supporting mentally healthy workplaces, Lanie brings an unique combination of direct client experience with mental health leadership roles in the private, public and non-profit sectors; she is uniquely positioned her to offer innovative and effective guidance to support workplaces achieve optimal mental health outcomes.
Lanie is also an experienced Registered Psychotherapist. Find more about therapy services here.
Benefits of emphasizing workplace mental health during and after COVID-19
Research indicates that in the aftermath of COVID-19, there will be an “echo pandemic” in mental health. By taking a proactive approach to mental health during and after the pandemic, workplaces can:
Avoiding a steep increase in short- and long-term disability claims;
reducing the onset of chronic mental health conditions which lead to longer-term workplace issues;
enhancing resilience and adaptability to new circumstances thereby maintaining productivity; and
demonstrating organizational commitment to mental health to improve morale and retention.