Building Culture
A positive work culture can enhance our mental health and make us more productive—and we all have a role to play.
Work and work culture can contribute to, and even enhance, our mental health. However, some work cultures can also feel stressful and have a negative impact on our mental health. In a culture that is safe, supportive and mentally healthy, and where employees at all levels feel empowered to promote that culture, morale, productivity, collaboration and innovation all rise exponentially.
This module helps build understanding of how safe, supportive and mentally healthy workplace cultures look and feel and gives employees at all levels tangible strategies to keep psychological safety on everyone’s to-do list.
Worksheet: Why Kindness Matters
Being kind makes us feel better—and it’s contagious. Find out how kindness can bring positivity to your workplace.
Video: Practicing Positivity
Humans are hard-wired for negativity, our survival as a species depended on it. The good news is that practicing gratitude can increase our optimism, and can be amplified when we bring positivity to our social interactions.
Activity: Q & A Corner
This activity helps team members get to know each other beyond the work and build trust.
Video: Supporting Someone Who May Be Struggling
Feeling supported can go a long way to feeling better when you’re struggling with your mental health. Learn what you can do to be an ally.
