Learning the Basics
Mental health is a state of being. It’s about feeling good about who we are, having balance in our lives and in our thinking, and managing life’s ups and downs. It impacts how we feel about ourselves and other people. Like our physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being.
The purpose of this module is to introduce a basic understanding of—and lay the foundation for—a mentally healthy workplace. It aims to increase our understanding of what mental health and illness are, and also what they are not. It covers how to be more comfortable when talking about our own mental health, as well as being more supportive of and sensitive to those facing challenges.
Takeaways include recognizing common risk factors and causes, busting myths, challenging biases, and knowing where to find the right support.
To access these resources, you’ll need to create a username and password if you haven’t set one up already. When creating your account with Not Myself Today, use the Menno Place access code: JMLDLR
MENTAL HEALTH 101
Learn about mental health and mental illness, explore resources available, and discover ways to support the mental well-being of your colleagues and yourself.
LANGUAGE DO’S & DON’TS
Discover how to be mindful of language, and how to use it to be more accurate and empathetic towards people experiencing mental health problems and mental illnesses.
HOW TO TELL SOMEONE IS STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
Knowing the signs someone is struggling is your first step to being an ally.
TALKING ABOUT STIGMA
Having the tools to talk openly about mental health and mental illness goes a long way towards reducing stigma and creating supportive and safe workplaces.
Login Information
Create your own Not Myself Today account to participate in quizzes and games and access other helpful information!
- Go to Login Page
- Select ‘CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT’
- Create a username and password
- Enter access code: JMLDLR
- Select and answer 3 security questions
- Click ‘CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT’
- Login with your username and password
- On your dashboard page, go to ‘Learning Modules’
Your username and password are only being used to access the Not Myself Today platform and no identifiable personal information will be collected. Your employer does not receive any identifiable personal information, but does receive information on general trends.
