Psych Health and Safety in Canada Podcast
In episode #64 of the Psych Health and Safety in Canada Podcast host Kim MacDonald chats with special guest Alison Butler about Mental Health Awareness at Work.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or is in a mental health crisis. Kim talks with Alison, workplace mental health first aid trainer, who has trained hundreds of employees in workplaces across the country.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental health challenge every year. Canadian research also states that 35% of working Canadians are suffering from burnout. While managers and employees often know a lot about physical illness and injury, knowledge and understanding about mental health and substance use problems haven't reached the same level.
In this episode, we explore how mental health awareness training can support shared understanding and can be an early step in psychological health and safety efforts.
Alison Butler Chats With Gina Keeping About Mental Health on the "Keeping It Real" Podcast
Did you hear?
I recently sat down with an amazing business friend, Gina Keeping, to chat about all things mental health and wellbeing on her podcast.
Some highlights from the interview:
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I speak about my journey to recently becoming a full time business owner as a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainer and wellness speaker here at Alison Butler Consulting.
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Gina and I have lots of "real talk" about mental wellbeing.
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I share more of the signs and symptoms I experienced on my own mental wellbeing journey.
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The importance of listening to yourself.
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The importance of talking to someone about how you are feeling.
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Understanding your motivation to be the best version of yourself.
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How we can be a good support to someone in our life who might be struggling.
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How I support my own mental wellbeing today.
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The importance of leading by example.
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Gina's "rapid fire" questions where she puts me on the spot to answer random fun questions!
Alison Talks Mental Health With Jess Chapman on the "Unlocking Your People" Podcast
I really enjoyed my conversation with Jess of eThree on the "Unlocking Your People" podcast. This podcast focuses on work and employment, especially for leaders.
In this episode we chat about how to initiate a conversation about mental wellbeing in a supportive way and about creating a supportive space for your people that focuses on them as unique individuals with unique needs.
Alison Chats With Gill Whelan on the "For The Well Of It" Podcast
I had such a fantastic conversation with Gill Whelan of Whelan Wellness on the "For The Well Of It" Podcast recently.
In this episode we chat about:
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The beginning of my mental health journey and my diagnosis
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How I felt about my diagnosis
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Medication
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The importance of working on your own wellbeing
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and more!
Alison's Interview with WorkplaceNL
I loved this conversation with DeeAnne Feltham-Scott and Cathy Barrett Brinson from WorkplaceNL about mental health, stress management and burnout prevention.
Be sure to listen and let me know what you think!
Mental health is a concern for working Canadians. 70% report that work impacts their mental health, and 78% report that poor mental health is the primary reason for missing work. Join us as we discuss the various ways we can prevent stress and burnout with Alison Butler, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) facilitator/instructor.
To listen, visit: https://youtu.be/qqE2rAxlHtY
A conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr
I was so grateful to have this conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr talking about BURNOUT - a subject that I've been speaking on a lot lately.
Be sure to tune in and listen to the episode!
If you enjoy it, Jacqueline interviews all kinds of expects on the subject of burnout and I highly recommend following along, wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Hi, I'm Alison!
I have been a speaker and trainer for 16 years. I offer Mental Health First Aid in Canada and work with corporate and community groups to deliver training on mental well being, stress management, self-care and more!
Be sure to connect with me on IG @alisonbutlernl or on LinkedIn.